Crime
24-year-old Alexcia Ayers killed after shooting on Carr Street in downtown St. Louis
The St. Louis community is grieving the tragic loss of 24-year-old Alexcia Ayers, who was fatally shot on the evening of December 29. The incident occurred near the 700 block of Carr Street in downtown St. Louis.
Police officers responded to reports of gunfire and discovered Ayers suffering from multiple gunshot wounds inside an apartment building around 10 p.m.
Despite the efforts of emergency medical personnel, Ayers was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Law enforcement officials are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Division is urging anyone with information to come forward. Tips can be shared directly with the division at 314-444-5371 or anonymously through CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).
The St. Louis community is uniting to support Ayers’ family during this difficult time, with calls for justice and accountability.
Alexcia Ayers will be remembered as a vibrant young woman whose life was tragically cut short. Community members are encouraged to share any information that could help bring closure and justice in this case.
MEMPHIS, TN – A mass shooting in South Memphis on Wednesday afternoon left two people dead and three others critically injured following a violent exchange of gunfire inside a residence near LeMoyne-Owen College.
The shooting occurred at a home on College Park Drive, just yards away from the LeMoyne-Owen College campus and in close proximity to a daycare and tutoring facility.
Emergency responders arrived to find five victims suffering from gunshot wounds. One individual was pronounced dead at the scene, while another succumbed to their injuries at Regional One Health.
One victim has been identified as Leon Parker.
The three remaining victims were transported to local hospitals in critical condition.
The Memphis Police Department (MPD) responded swiftly, with multiple squad cars, ambulances, fire trucks, and crime scene vans lining the street for hours. MPD Chief C.J. Davis and other top officials were present as the investigation unfolded.
Authorities believe the shooting stemmed from an altercation inside the home that escalated into gunfire.
“There was some type of disturbance inside the residence that led to an exchange of gunfire,” said Lt. Louis Brownlee, an MPD spokesperson.
Police have confirmed that all individuals involved in the shooting have been identified, and the violence appears to have been contained within the residence. However, the motive for the shooting remains unclear, and it has not been determined who fired the first shots or whether any of the survivors will face charges.
Shortly after the shooting, LeMoyne-Owen College issued a statement clarifying that the incident did not involve any students, faculty, or staff and occurred off-campus.
“LeMoyne-Owen College remains fully operational following reports of an off-campus incident near 948 College Park Drive. The incident did not involve or impact LeMoyne-Owen College students, faculty, or staff, and there are no lockdowns or alerts in place at this time,” the college’s statement read.
Dr. Dunn-Ross, Chief Operating Officer of LeMoyne-Owen College, emphasized the college’s commitment to safety:
“The safety and well-being of our campus community is always our top priority. We are aware of the situation and in communication with local authorities. At this time, there is no threat to our campus, and operations will continue as normal.”
As of now, MPD has not provided further details on the cause of the altercation or whether any arrests have been made. The investigation remains active, and authorities urge anyone with information to contact law enforcement.