Crime
23-Year-Old Imani Easley Charged in Double Shooting After Fight Intervention at Koeneman Park
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A 23-year-old woman from University City has been formally charged in connection with a double shooting that occurred Saturday evening in Jennings, Missouri.
Authorities say the suspect opened fire on two women who were attempting to break up a physical altercation at Koeneman Park.
According to St. Louis County Police and spokesperson Mary Schmitt, officers responded to a shooting at approximately 6:05 p.m. on May 30 in the 2600 block of Shannon Avenue, near the park’s vicinity.
Investigators determined that the victims had intervened in a fight between two other individuals when the suspect, identified as Imani R. Easley, allegedly retrieved a Glock pistol and fired multiple rounds.
One woman was struck in the right arm, and the second was shot in the chest.
Both victims were transported to a local hospital for emergency treatment. The woman who sustained a chest wound remains in critical condition, authorities said.
The incident, which reportedly unfolded in front of numerous parkgoers, was captured on video and livestreamed on Facebook.
The footage played a key role in the swift identification and arrest of the suspect.
After her arrest, Easley reportedly admitted to shooting both victims, according to a probable cause statement filed by investigators.
The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has charged Easley with the following:
- Two counts of first-degree assault
- Two counts of armed criminal action
- One count of unlawful use of a weapon
Easley is currently being held in custody on a $500,000 cash-only bond. A bond reduction hearing is scheduled for June 9, and a preliminary hearing is set for July 2.
Law enforcement officials have not released additional information about the motive behind the initial fight or whether the victims knew the suspect.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with further information or additional video footage is encouraged to contact the St. Louis County Police Department.
Crime
Anna Kepner Stepbrother Timothy Hudson Charged With Murder Months After Her Death Aboard Cruise Ship
Brevard County, Fla. — New court filings reveal that Timothy Hudson, the 16-year-old stepbrother of 18-year-old Anna Kepner has been charged with homicide in connection with her death, months after she was found deceased aboard a cruise ship during a family vacation.
Anna, a resident of Titusville, was discovered dead in her stateroom on November 7, 2025, while traveling with family aboard the Carnival Horizon.
According to court documents, her body was found under a bed in the cabin.
Filings state that she died from asphyxiation resulting from what was described as a “bar hold.”
Because Anna’s death occurred while the ship was in open water returning to Miami following a weeklong Caribbean cruise, the case is being prosecuted in federal court.
On February 20, Thomas Hudson filed an emergency petition in Brevard County seeking sole custody of his 9-year-old daughter, whom he shares with his ex-wife, Shauntel Hudson.
The child currently resides primarily with Shauntel and her husband, Chris Kepner—Anna’s father.
The petition asserts that there has been a “significant and unanticipated change in circumstances” warranting an immediate modification of parental responsibility and time-sharing arrangements. The filing references information circulating on social media from the Kepner family indicating that Anna’s 16-year-old stepbrother was charged with homicide on February 3 by the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida.
The document further alleges that newly obtained information may call into question the judgment and parenting decisions within the household.
A law enforcement source confirmed that the 16-year-old appeared in federal court in Miami on February 6.
According to the source, U.S. Marshals escorted the teen to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, where he and a public defender appeared before a magistrate judge in a closed hearing.
Following the proceeding, Shauntel Hudson and Chris Kepner released a statement expressing frustration over the court’s decision to grant the teen release.
“At this time, it is deeply painful and disturbing to our family that the person responsible is able to walk freely. This reality adds to our grief and outrage,” the statement read in part. “It is devastating to know that while we live every day with the loss of our child, the individual responsible has not yet been fully held accountable.”
The homicide charge marks a significant development in a case that has drawn attention due to the location of the alleged crime and the family relationships involved.
Federal authorities continue to handle the prosecution, and additional court proceedings are expected as the case moves forward.
The investigation remains active.