An armed attack in East St. Louis, Illinois, on Sunday targeted seven members of a family. Five people were killed and two were injured.
Illinois State Police announced that two 16-year-old suspects were taken into custody in connection with the incident. No formal charges have been filed against the suspects yet.
The attacks reportedly occurred at multiple locations in East St. Louis, including the intersection of 39th Street and Summit, the Gompers housing project, and Jones Park.
Police officials described the act of violence as "horrific and evil." "These horrific acts of violence, costing so many lives, are horrific and evil, but they will not intimidate this city," officials said. They also stated there was no known threat to the public.