A 17-year-old has been taken into custody and is being tried as an adult in connection with a fatal shooting at a Wells-Goodfellow grocery store last year. The St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office charged the teenager with first-degree murder and armed criminal action on February 10.
The shooting occurred on September 21, 2025, at the Schnucks grocery store on Union Boulevard, resulting in the death of 20-year-old Henry Armstrong. St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to a call shortly before 3:10 p.m. and found Armstrong with gunshot wounds. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The initial investigation indicated an altercation between Armstrong and the suspect, who then shot him.
The victim was confirmed as Henry Armstrong, and his family has been notified. St. Louis homicide detectives continue to seek information about a person of interest in the shooting. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Homicide Division or submit anonymous tips through CrimeStoppers, which may offer a cash reward if the tip leads to a felony arrest.
The 17-year-old facing adult charges has not been named due to their juvenile status at the time of the incident. The suspect remains in custody pending further court proceedings. Authorities continue to investigate and are asking the public to provide any information that may assist in the case.
