A 58-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Gabrielle Linehan on S. Grand Ave in St. Louis. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department reported that he faces charges including first-degree murder, three counts of first-degree robbery, four counts of armed criminal action, and unlawful possession of a firearm.
The shooting occurred on Tuesday in the 2300 block of S. Grand Ave in St. Louis. District 3 officers responded quickly after reports of the incident. Surveillance footage showed the suspect, described as a Black male, fleeing the scene wearing a yellow-green reflective safety vest and a white hard hat. Authorities have advised that he should be considered armed and dangerous.
When officers arrived at the scene, Gabrielle Linehan was found unresponsive inside a vehicle at a Starbucks drive-thru with a gunshot wound. She was transported to a hospital by EMS but later died from her injuries. Homicide detectives are leading the investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the Homicide Division at 314-444-5371. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477); only tips leading to a felony arrest are eligible for a reward. Authorities emphasize that community cooperation is essential for ensuring public safety.
