Crime
Authorities Investigate Reported Shooting at Schnucks Cross Keys Plaza in Florissant
FLORISSANT, MO – Law enforcement officials are currently investigating reports of a shooting incident that allegedly occurred inside the Schnucks grocery store located at 13987 New Halls Ferry Road, within the Cross Keys Plaza shopping center.
The incident was reported to authorities late Monday evening, prompting a swift response from the Florissant Police Department, which arrived at the scene to secure the area and gather information.
Preliminary reports suggest that at least one individual may have been struck during the shooting, though officials have yet to confirm the exact number of victims or the severity of their injuries.
Shoppers and employees inside the store were reportedly startled by the sudden commotion, with some seeking shelter within the aisles and others evacuating the premises.
At this time, police have not released information regarding a possible suspect or motive behind the incident. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage from inside the store and surrounding areas to piece together the sequence of events leading up to the reported shooting.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward. Witnesses or individuals with relevant details are encouraged to contact the Florissant Police Department at (314) 831-7000 or submit anonymous tips through the CrimeStoppers hotline at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).
More details are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Authorities have confirmed that both Cortney Bartholomew and Brad Bartholomew were detained for questioning as part of the ongoing investigation into the death of 22-year-old Rebecca Kay Park.
Investigators removed multiple items from the residence as potential evidence, including vehicles.
At this time, officials have not confirmed whether either individual has been formally charged.
Rebecca was last seen on the night of November 3 near her mother’s residence in Boon Township, Michigan.
Early reports suggested she was observed entering a dark-colored vehicle; however, her mother, Cortney, reportedly provided conflicting descriptions regarding the vehicle.
Cortney is believed to be the last person to have seen Rebecca alive.
Following Rebecca’s disappearance, Cortney sent a series of urgent text messages to Richard Lee Falor—Rebecca’s fiancé, the father of her unborn child, and Cortney’s former partner.
Despite having limited recent communication, the messages appeared frantic and included statements such as:
- “Call me back asap”
- “Rich it’s Cortney call me back”
- “Dude call me”
- “Ur ole lady took off with some dude in a black car”
In the days after she went missing, Rebecca’s cellphone was located on a nearby roadway.
The phone was reportedly recovered by Cortney herself, a detail that has contributed to public speculation due to reported inconsistencies and unanswered questions surrounding the case.
Public records and online discussions also reference prior criminal histories involving both Cortney and Falor, including offenses related to sexual assault.
Law enforcement has not confirmed whether those past cases have any direct relevance to the current investigation.
After 21 days missing, Rebecca was tragically located deceased. Her body was found by her father during a search effort, approximately 15 feet off the roadway and not far from where she was last seen.
Early findings suggest her body may have been dragged to the location. Rebecca was nine months pregnant at the time of her death.
Authorities confirmed the infant was not found with her, and information regarding the baby’s whereabouts remains undisclosed.
Following the discovery of her body, both Rebecca’s sister, Kimberly Park, and her fiancé, Richard Falor, were taken into custody.
Kimberly Park has been formally charged with multiple offenses, including:
- Tampering with evidence in a criminal case
- Making false statements to law enforcement during a violent-crime investigation
- Filing a false felony report
Falor was also arrested and is currently facing drug-related charges.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Additional updates are expected as forensic analysis, autopsy results, and collected evidence are processed.
Law enforcement officials have not ruled out the possibility of additional charges.