A teenage life was cut tragically short at a gas station in Baden, sparking a police investigation that has since seen a 17-year-old male taken into custody. The juvenile, whose identity has not been released, was originally detained last Tuesday for an unrelated offense, but is now facing charges in connection to the deadly incident. According to theSt. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the charges include Murder First-Degree, Assault First-Degree, and Armed Criminal Action, among others.
The tragic event unfolded in the early hours last Tuesday, when officers were called to the Speedy Gas Station after reports of a shooting. They arrived to find a young male, now identified as 15-year-old Jamar Hamilton of Glasgow Village, on the ground with gunshot wounds. A preliminary investigation suggested an exchange of gunfire between a group of individuals and the occupants of another vehicle. Hamilton was pronounced deceased at the scene by EMS responders.
Digging deeper into this fatal event, Homicide Detectives conferenced with attorneys at the Juvenile Court last Friday to apply the charges. As the investigation continues, authorities are piecing together what led to the fatal altercation and are looking for additional information. The local community has been urged to come forward with any details that might shed light on the circumstances of the shooting.
Public assistance can be a crucial component in helping to bring justice in cases such as this. The Homicide Division is directly accepting tips at 314-444-5371. Furthermore, those wishing to remain anonymous and potentially receive a reward can contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477). It’s made clear that only tips submitted through this channel are eligible for CrimeStoppers rewards.
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