Crime
17-year-old arrested in connection to fatal shooting of 15-year-old Jamar Hamilton at Speedy Gas Station in Baden
A 17-year-old male has been taken into custody and is now facing multiple charges related to a fatal shooting that occurred in the Baden neighborhood of St. Louis.
Incident Overview:
On November 12, shortly before 1:40 a.m., St. Louis police responded to reports of gunfire at the Speedy Gas Station located in the 8800 block of North Broadway.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim, later identified as 15-year-old Jamar Hamilton of Glasgow Village, lying on the ground with gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical services pronounced him deceased at the scene.
Preliminary Investigation:
Authorities believe that Hamilton was with a group of individuals when an exchange of gunfire occurred between them and occupants of another vehicle.
Detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances that led to the deadly encounter.
Arrest and Charges:
The 17-year-old suspect was initially taken into custody on November 12 for an unrelated offense and was held in juvenile detention.
On November 15, St. Louis Homicide Detectives collaborated with attorneys from the Juvenile Court to apply charges against him. The charges include:
- First-Degree Murder
- First-Degree Assault
- Armed Criminal Action
- First-Degree Tampering
- Unlawful Use of a Weapon
Call for Information:
The investigation remains ongoing, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward. Those with details about the incident can contact the Homicide Division directly at 314-444-5371.
For anonymous tips and potential reward eligibility, individuals can reach out to CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477). Only tips submitted through CrimeStoppers are eligible for rewards.
A horrific series of unprovoked stabbings unfolded in Manhattan on Monday morning leaving two men dead and a woman critically injured.
Authorities have identified the suspect as a 51-year-old resident of the Bellevue Men’s Shelter, who was apprehended shortly after the attacks.
Timeline of Events
First Attack: West 19th Street
The violent spree began around 8:20 a.m. when the suspect approached a 30-year-old man on West 19th Street near Eighth Avenue and stabbed him in the stomach.
- Victim: Identified as a construction worker.
- Response: The man was rushed to Bellevue Hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
Second Attack: East 30th Street
Roughly two hours later, at approximately 10:30 a.m., the suspect targeted another victim, this time a man in his 60s, on East 30th Street near the FDR Drive.
- Incident: The man was stabbed multiple times.
- Outcome: He was also transported to Bellevue Hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds.
Third Attack: East 42nd Street
Shortly before 11 a.m., the attacker struck again, stabbing a woman in the chest at East 42nd Street and First Avenue.
- Victim: A woman whose identity has not been disclosed.
- Condition: She was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she remains in critical condition.
Suspect and Arrest
The suspect was detained by authorities at East 46th Street and First Avenue, following a citywide manhunt.
- Residence: Identified as living at the Bellevue Men’s Shelter.
- Behavior: Sources indicated that the stabbings appeared random, with the attacker instigating disputes before each assault.
- Charges: Pending as of the latest updates.
Community and Police Response
The spree left Manhattan residents and authorities shaken. Police are investigating the motive behind the attacks, though preliminary findings suggest no connection between the victims and the assailant.
Victim Support and Resources
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incidents to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.
The city also continues to emphasize the importance of mental health resources and safety measures for vulnerable populations.
This tragic incident highlights ongoing concerns about public safety and mental health crises within urban communities.