A late-night shooting near the North Hanley MetroLink station on July 21, 2024, left two people dead and an 18-year-old facing a murder charge, authorities say. The victims, a man in his 20s and a woman in her 40s, were rushed to area hospitals, where both were later pronounced dead. Police say they arrested a suspect at the scene and recovered a handgun they believe is connected to the attack.
Prosecutors have filed murder charges against the 18-year-old in connection with the shooting, according to KSDK. The station reports detectives completed an initial review and presented charging documents to the St. Louis County prosecutor’s office, moving the case into the court system.
The St. Louis County Police Department says its transit detectives responded to reports of gunfire near the North Hanley stop and recovered a handgun at the scene, triggering a homicide investigation, according to St. Louis County Police. Investigators say the motive remains under review and are urging anyone who saw what happened to speak with detectives.
Where It Happened
The shooting unfolded on or near the transit center at North Hanley, a park-and-ride MetroLink stop in north St. Louis County where riders and drivers often pass through late into the night. Witnesses described chaotic scenes as bystanders and passengers tried to help the wounded while officers worked to secure the area, KSDK reports.
Investigation and Next Steps
Detectives with the county’s crimes unit are continuing to coordinate with prosecutors as the case moves forward, and court records show murder charges have been filed against the suspect. Police have asked anyone with video footage or other information from the area that night to contact investigators as they work to piece together the full timeline.
Legal Notes
Officials emphasize that the charges are only allegations at this stage and that the accused is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court. Prosecutors in St. Louis County will determine the next steps in the criminal case, and no trial date has been publicly announced.
Authorities say the investigation remains active and are again asking anyone with tips or potentially relevant footage to share that information with detectives as the case proceeds.
