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St. Louis Police Arrest 20-Year-Old Suspect for Unlawful Possession of Firearms, Including Automatic Weapon

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Published on January 15, 2026
St. Louis Police Arrest 20-Year-Old Suspect for Unlawful Possession of Firearms, Including Automatic WeaponSource: Facebook/St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (OFFICIAL)

On Tuesday, St. Louis Metropolitan Police responded in the Walnut Park neighborhood. During a "Shots Fired" call, a man reportedly brandished a firearm at officers, according to a Facebook post. The incident led to the execution of a search warrant and the arrest of a 20-year-old suspect.

Authorities found four firearms inside the residence, including one with a conversion device allowing fully automatic fire and another reported stolen. The suspect now faces multiple charges, including Unlawful Possession of an Illegal Weapon, UUW – Exhibiting, and UUW – Possessing a Loaded Gun While Intoxicated. No injuries were reported to officers or the public during the incident.

The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department stated that no officers or members of the public were injured and that the suspect was taken into custody.