WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – Illinois State Police are conducting an investigation into a death in Washington County.

On Wednesday July 19th around 9pm the Washington County Sheriff’s Department was notified of a deceased black male located near Lunte Creek Road, west of Nashville.

The victim was identified as 44 year old Montez Pearson of East Saint Louis. 

No other information is being released at this time. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Illinois State Police DCI Zone 7 Investigations at (618) 542-2171 Ext. (1203).

This is an open and ongoing investigation.