St. Louis County, MO (April 11, 2024): On Thursday, April 11, 2024, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges on suspect Devin Macon, 20 years of age, of the 4200 block of Athlone Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri 63115, for Murder Second Degree and Stealing a Firearm. A booking photo of Macon is attached. Macon is being held on $750,000 cash only, no 10%, bond.
Please note, charges are merely an accusation and Defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.
The probable cause statement reads: Defendant and Victim agreed to exchange firearms plus cash. Defendant picked Victim up and drove to New York Market on Jennings Station Road. Per video surveillance, Victim walks into the store first, followed by Defendant. Once inside the store, Defendant and Victim are talking to each other in close proximity, both holding their own firearm. Defendant starts taking cash out and hands it to Victim. Simultaneously, Defendant reaches for and grabs Victim’s firearm. They start struggling over Victim’s firearm and the victim’s firearm discharges, hitting the ground. Defendant then fires his own gun hitting the victim in the spine. Defendant grabs Victim’s gun and runs out of the store and drives away. Victim was killed as a result of the gunshot from Defendant. Defendant was later arrested after a SWAT raid.
St. Louis County Police Department Bureau of Crimes Against Persons detectives are leading this investigation.
St. Louis County, MO (January 15, 2024): The deceased has been identified as Keila Buckner, 25 years of age, of the 5600 block of Hamilton Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri 63136.
Additional information will be disseminated as it becomes available.
St. Louis County, MO (January 14, 2024): St. Louis County Police Department Crimes Against Persons detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 8700 block of Jennings Station Road in the City of Jennings Precinct that resulted in the death of an adult female.
At 6:04 p.m., St. Louis County police officers from the City of Jennings Precinct responded to a call for service for a shooting in the 8700 block of Jennings Station Road.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult female suffering from at least one gunshot wound. She was transported to an area hospital for treatment, but later succumbed to her injuries.
The preliminary investigation revealed the victim and a male suspect arrived at the New York Market & Liquor convenience store together and entered the business. Once inside, a struggle occurred between them. The suspect shot the victim and fled the scene in an unknown direction.
This is an active investigation. Additional information will be disseminated as it becomes available.
Please contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210 to speak with investigators if you have any information regarding this incident. To remain anonymous or potentially receive a reward, please contact CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).
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