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.
Crime
2 shot outside Brown Middle School in Forney, Two Suspects in Custody

The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Department is actively investigating a shooting that took place Friday afternoon near Brown Middle School in Forney ISD.
Authorities confirmed that two individuals were shot in a residential neighborhood near Windmill Farms Boulevard, just outside Forney city limits.
In response to the incident, two individuals have been taken into custody in connection with the shooting.
However, law enforcement has not yet released details regarding their identities or possible motives.
Forney ISD officials confirmed the presence of an active crime scene in the vicinity, prompting precautionary security measures across multiple campuses.
Brown Middle School, along with North Forney Middle School, Smith Intermediate, Dewberry Elementary, Blackburn Elementary, and Forney Learning Academy, were placed in “secure” mode as a safety precaution.
Despite the close proximity of the shooting, Forney ISD emphasized that the incident did not occur on school grounds and that all students and staff remained safe throughout the situation.
News footage from the scene showed crime scene tape around a vehicle parked in front of the school.
The district lifted the security measures at approximately 3:30 p.m. and began releasing students to their parents.
Students who walk home were expected to leave at their normal dismissal time of 4:00 p.m., though minor delays were anticipated for bus routes.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. No further details have been provided regarding the condition of the victims.