Crime
44-year-old Percy Bowman Fatally Shot in Fairgrounds Neighborhood, Suspect Charged with Murder
ST. LOUIS, MO – Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal shooting in the Fairgrounds neighborhood as 44-year-old Percy Bowman of Hazelwood, Missouri.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD), officers from District 4 responded to a report of gunfire in the 4200 block of Peck Street at approximately 6:19 p.m. on March 15, 2025.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a crowd gathered around Bowman, who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
Emergency personnel pronounced him dead at the scene.
Following an investigation, police arrested 31-year-old Turley Smith, who has since been charged with first-degree murder, armed criminal action, and unlawful possession of a firearm in connection with Bowman’s death.
According to the probable cause statement, Smith arrived at a cookout where Bowman was present.
When Bowman questioned Smith’s presence, a verbal altercation ensued, escalating into a physical confrontation.
During the struggle, Smith allegedly took Bowman’s firearm and proceeded to shoot him multiple times while he was incapacitated and defenseless.
Court records indicate that Smith is a convicted felon, with a prior conviction dating back to February 18, 2014.
A witness at the scene identified him as the shooter, leading to his swift arrest.
Homicide detectives are continuing their investigation. Authorities urge anyone with additional information to contact the Homicide Division at (314) 444-5371.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted to CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477), where a reward may be available for information leading to further developments in the case.
Crime
Teen Suspect Charged in Fatal Shooting of 16-Year-Old Jayden Solis at Galena Park Basketball Court
GALENA PARK, Texas – Authorities have charged 17-year-old Angel Elizalde with the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Jayden Solis at a basketball court in Galena Park on Sunday evening.
The shooting occurred around 7 p.m. in the 1300 block of Keene.
According to prosecutors, three eyewitnesses identified Elizalde as the shooter, and surveillance footage from the nearby recreation center captured the incident.
Upon arrival at the scene, law enforcement officers discovered Solis suffering from a gunshot wound.
He was transported to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Elizalde did not appear for his initial court hearing on Monday afternoon.
The magistrate judge stated that officials reported the defendant was being combative while in custody.
As a result, his bond was set at $500,000.
At Elizalde’s family home, a woman who identified herself as his sister acknowledged awareness of the charges but stated she had no information regarding his arrest.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Authorities urge anyone with additional information to contact local law enforcement.