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.
Crime
5 dead including 3 children in Silver Rail Elementary shooting in Bend, teenage shooter killed by a Good Samaritan
BEND, Ore. — Five people were reportedly killed in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in southeast Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, October 15, 2026, including three children, one adult victim, and the teenage suspect, according to preliminary information attributed to federal law enforcement.
The reported shooting prompted a major emergency response involving police, fire crews, and emergency medical services.
Authorities issued an alert at approximately 1:17 p.m., warning of a large police presence at the elementary school and urging the public to avoid the area.
According to the information provided, four victims were killed at the school. Three of those victims were children, while the fourth was an adult. The suspected gunman, described in preliminary reports as a teenager, was also reported dead, bringing the reported total to five fatalities.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting, including the identities of the victims and the suspect, had not been fully established in the information available.
Preliminary reports indicated that the suspected gunman was a teenager and was killed after being confronted by a Good Samaritan.
Earlier scanner traffic reportedly indicated that the suspect had been neutralized. Unconfirmed reports suggested that the individual who intervened may have been a father of a student at the school.
However, authorities had not publicly confirmed all the circumstances surrounding the confrontation or independently verified the reported identity and role of the person who intervened.
Investigators are expected to examine the sequence of events leading up to the shooting, how the suspect was stopped, and whether the suspect acted alone.
The first police alert was issued at approximately 1:17 p.m. Thursday. It described a large police presence at Silver Rail Elementary School and instructed the public to stay away from the area.
Fire and emergency medical services personnel were seen responding near the school as authorities worked to address the reported threat and assist those affected.
The shooting prompted urgent concern among families and the surrounding community, particularly after reports indicated that children were among the victims.
Approximately 10 minutes after the initial alert, police announced a reunification site for students and their families at Journey Church, located at 61303 S. Highway 97 in Bend, near Goodwill and Dairy Queen.
Parents and guardians were instructed to go to the designated location to reunite with students and receive further information.
Authorities urged families to follow official instructions and avoid approaching the school while emergency operations continued.
The reported shooting also prompted precautionary security measures at nearby schools. Parents received alerts indicating that Caldera High School and Jewell Elementary School had been placed on lockdown Thursday afternoon.
The lockdowns were reported as law enforcement responded to Silver Rail Elementary and worked to secure the surrounding area.
Further information was needed to establish how long the lockdowns remained in effect and when normal school operations resumed.
Although preliminary information indicated five deaths, including three children, one adult victim, and the teenage suspect, additional official confirmation is needed regarding the victims’ identities, the suspect’s identity, and the circumstances of the shooting.
The reported involvement of a Good Samaritan also requires confirmation from investigators.
This remains a developing story. Further details should be added as law enforcement and school officials release verified information about the shooting and the investigation.