Crime
Father Charged After 11-Year-Old Son Fatally Shot in North St. Louis County
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – The St. Louis County Police Department is investigating a tragic shooting that claimed the life of 11-year-old Marshaun Futrell Jr., also known as “Legend,” on Monday evening.
The child’s father, Marshaun Futrell Sr., has been arrested and formally charged in connection with the fatal incident.
According to officials, officers from the North County Precinct were dispatched to the 1800 block of Longford Drive at approximately 8:14 p.m. in response to a reported shooting.
Upon arrival, officers located the young boy suffering from a gunshot wound.
He was immediately transported to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment, but despite lifesaving efforts, the child was pronounced deceased.
During the investigation, police interviewed a 13-year-old witness who stated that Marshaun Jr. had been in possession of two firearms concealed in his backpack.
The witness told authorities that the boy had been playing with the weapons when one of them accidentally discharged, striking him.
A subsequent search of the residence uncovered a total of 12 firearms—many of which were loaded and unsecured.
Police also noted that a 2-year-old child was present in the home at the time of the incident, further raising serious safety concerns.
As a result of the investigation, 38-year-old Marshaun Futrell Sr. has been charged with first-degree child endangerment resulting in death, as well as two additional counts of first-degree child endangerment.
He is currently being held at the St. Louis County Justice Center on a $100,000 cash-only bond.
The St. Louis County Police Department’s Bureau of Crimes Against Persons continues to lead the investigation.
Authorities urge anyone with additional information related to this case to contact the St. Louis County Police Department or CrimeStoppers.
Our deepest condolences are with the family and all those affected by this heartbreaking loss.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.