Crime
Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of 63-Year-Old in Velda City
VELDA CITY, Mo. — A man has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 63-year-old Robert Lee Prince Jr., who was killed outside a residence on Lexington Avenue in Velda City on Thursday afternoon.
According to authorities, the incident occurred around 3:15 p.m. Police responded to the scene and later called in the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis to assist in the investigation.
Through their efforts, investigators quickly identified a person of interest.
By Friday afternoon, formal charges were filed against 31-year-old Terrell T. Mays.
He now faces charges of second-degree murder, armed criminal action, and tampering with physical evidence.
Investigators stated that Mays and Prince were known to one another and that the shooting stemmed from an altercation between the two men.
Specific details about the nature of their dispute have not yet been released.
Mays is currently in custody as the investigation remains ongoing.
Authorities have not yet disclosed if additional arrests or charges are expected.
BERWYN, IL — A tragic act of gun violence claimed the life of a 26-year-old woman, identified as Danielle Aguirre, and left another individual critically injured following a double shooting in Berwyn on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
A suspect has since been apprehended in connection with the incident.
At approximately 1:08 p.m., Berwyn Police responded to multiple reports of gunfire in the 3200 block of Clinton Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers located two victims, both suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
The victims were transported to a nearby hospital, where Danielle Aguirre was later pronounced dead.
The second victim remains in critical condition.
As part of the investigation, the Berwyn Police Department requested the assistance of the West Suburban Major Crimes Task Force (W.E.S.T.A.F.) to aid in the ongoing inquiry.
Following a swift preliminary investigation, police were able to identify a male suspect.
He was located at approximately 3:40 p.m. in Hillside, Illinois, where he was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Berwyn Police Department for further questioning.
Authorities believe the incident was isolated and stemmed from a domestic dispute, and have stated that there is no ongoing threat to the community.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Anyone with additional information or video surveillance footage related to this case is encouraged to contact the Berwyn Police Department’s Crime Tip Hotline at 708-749-6564. Callers may remain anonymous.