Crime
Suspect shot and killed by FBI agent at Super 8 By Wyndham Hernando Hotel
No FBI agents were injured.
UPDATE: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating a shooting that occurred at the Super 8 Hotel on Sloans Way in Hernando on Friday morning, October 4th.
One person was fatally wounded during the incident, and no FBI agents were injured.
Further details about the shooting are currently limited.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
Reports of a shooting incident at the Super 8 Motel in Hernando have prompted a police response.
Officers are currently on the scene investigating the matter.
Limited details are available at this time, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Due to the ongoing investigation and increased police presence, traffic congestion is expected in the area.
It is advisable to avoid the area for the time being.
No suspects have been identified, and there has been no information immediately released regarding any arrests.
Police ask public to please stay out of the area.
This is a developing story that will be updated when more information is available.
ST. LOUIS, MO — The St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office has filed formal charges against 46-year-old Bessie Thomas in connection with the fatal shooting of 36-year-old Rita Williams, which occurred Thursday afternoon at a QuikTrip gas station located in the 900 block of South Vandeventer Avenue.
Thomas faces multiple charges, including First-Degree Murder, Armed Criminal Action, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.
Authorities confirmed that Thomas and Williams were known to each other, and the tragic incident stemmed from a personal dispute that escalated into violence.
Officers from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department responded to reports of gunfire around 5:00 p.m.
Upon arrival, they discovered Williams suffering from critical gunshot wounds. Despite the life-saving efforts of first responders, Williams was pronounced dead at the scene.
Williams, a mother of four, has been remembered by family and friends as a loving and devoted parent whose untimely death has left a profound void in the lives of those who knew her.
Thomas was apprehended shortly after the incident and is currently in custody as the investigation continues.
Detectives are working diligently to gather additional evidence and interview witnesses to fully understand the circumstances that led to the shooting.
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department urges anyone with information related to this case to come forward.
Tips can be submitted directly to the department or anonymously through CrimeStoppers. Community cooperation is vital in ensuring justice for the Williams family and holding those responsible accountable.