On July 20, an 18-year-old in Greendale, St. Louis County was charged after a gun he allegedly threw hit a wall, went off and sent a bullet into the shoulder of a 17-year-old girl, according to police. She was taken to a hospital for treatment. Officers arrested the teen and booked him in connection with the shooting. Local outlets reported the charges on July 22.
Arrest and charges
Pagedale police arrested 18-year-old Jeremiah Ferguson Grissom and charged him with second-degree domestic assault and armed criminal action, with bond set at $100,000, according to First Alert 4. Investigators allege that during an argument, Grissom threw a firearm, which hit a wall and discharged, striking the girl in the shoulder. The report also carried a booking photo credited to the Pagedale Police Department.
What investigators say
Detectives told reporters the confrontation happened during a dispute at a home in the Greendale area. Because the victim is a minor, authorities have withheld her name. Officers processed the scene, collected evidence and recovered the weapon as part of the ongoing investigation. Police have not publicly identified any additional suspects.
Police handling and community information
The Pagedale Police Department is leading the case. The department’s city webpage lists its Ferguson Avenue station address, non-emergency phone numbers, and options for residents to submit tips or request records. As of the latest update, officials had not posted a more detailed public statement about the incident on the department news feed.
Legal implications
Grissom faces felony charges that carry serious potential prison time under Missouri law. The Missouri Revisor of Statutes notes that armed criminal action can be punishable by three to 15 years in prison, and that domestic assault in the second degree is classified as a class D felony. How the case proceeds, and whether prosecutors pursue any additional counts, will depend on court filings and charging decisions. For the statutes, see RSMo §571.015 and RSMo §565.073.
