Crime
27-Year-Old Gabriel Gomez-Fiorenza Arrested for Fatal Shooting of Girlfriend Amy Armstrong in Brewers Hill Luxury Apartment Complex
UPDATE: In reference to the homicide that occurred in the Southeast District on October 28, 2024, investigators have arrested 27-year-old Gabriel Gomez-Fiorenza.
Investigators quickly learned that the suspect shot and killed 28-year-old Amy Armstrong, inside their apartment in the 3700 block of Toone Street, following a domestic related dispute.
The suspect was arrested in Baltimore County by County Police without incident.
Gabriel Gomez-Fiorenza was transported to the Central Booking Intake Facility where he was charged with first and second degree murder and first and second degree aggravated assault.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
On October 28, 2024, at approximately 3:44 a.m., Southeast District patrol officers responded to a home in the 3700 block of Toone Street for a report of a shooting.
Once there, officers located a 28-year-old female suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Medics responded to the location and pronounced the victim dead on the scene.
Homicide Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2422 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.
Christian County, Mo. — Authorities have identified the suspect accused of fatally shooting a deputy with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop as Richard Bird.
At the time the Blue Alert was issued, the suspect had not yet been taken into custody.
According to law enforcement officials, the deputy initiated a traffic stop involving a 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck along State Highway 160 near Highlandville.
During the stop, the suspect allegedly opened fire, fatally wounding the deputy before fleeing the scene.
The suspect was reported to have traveled southbound on Highway 160 following the shooting.
Authorities described the suspect vehicle as a black 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck equipped with a silver brush guard, black body trim, tinted rear windows, and a three-ball trailer hitch. The vehicle was bearing Missouri license plate 9MG-X36.
A statewide Blue Alert was issued to notify the public and assist in locating the suspect.
Law enforcement officials urged residents not to approach the vehicle or suspect if located, but instead to immediately call 911 and provide detailed information while remaining at a safe distance.
Christian County is situated south of Springfield and north of Branson, an area that sees significant travel due to its proximity to the Ozarks.
Multiple agencies across the region coordinated efforts in response to the alert.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the status of the investigation.
Law enforcement officials expressed their condolences to the deputy’s family, colleagues, and the community as they continue to pursue justice in the case.