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
16-year-old Khyon Smith-Tate found shot to death inside Chipotle bathroom on edge of Temple University’s campus in North Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot inside the bathroom of a Chipotle restaurant near Temple University’s campus in North Philadelphia on Monday afternoon, police said, as students and staff returned for the first day of the Spring 2026 semester.
The shooting occurred at approximately 5:00 p.m. inside the Chipotle located in the 1100 block of West Montgomery Avenue, on the ground floor of The View at Montgomery apartment complex. The building is situated near Temple University’s Student Center and TECH Center.
Police later identified the victim as Khyon Smith-Tate, a North Philadelphia resident. Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said Smith-Tate was found with a gunshot wound to the chest and was pronounced dead at 5:24 p.m.
Temple University President John Fry and Vice President for Public Safety and Chief of Police Jennifer Griffin issued a joint statement following the incident:
“The loss of life to gun violence is a profound tragedy, and there are no words that can make sense of it. Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and loved ones.”
According to investigators, Smith-Tate and another minor entered the restaurant and requested access to the restroom. Chief Inspector Small said the shooting is believed to have occurred inside the bathroom.
Moments later, employees discovered Smith-Tate suffering from a gunshot wound. Police recovered one spent shell casing from a semiautomatic weapon inside the restroom.
Although the victim’s last known address was approximately eight blocks from the scene, authorities have not indicated what brought him to the location or what led to the shooting.
At the time of the incident, the restaurant was crowded, and multiple individuals inside the business were detained briefly for questioning. However, police said they have not yet obtained any statements from witnesses who reported hearing a gunshot.
A person of interest was taken into custody several blocks from the scene shortly after the shooting, but Chief Inspector Small said that individual’s involvement remains unclear.
As of Tuesday, police confirmed that no arrests have been made and no motive has been established.
Investigators believe Smith-Tate entered the restroom with another minor, though the whereabouts of that individual remain unknown.
Police are also seeking information about three possible suspects, described as teenagers carrying backpacks.
Chief Inspector Small noted that the area is equipped with numerous surveillance cameras, which detectives are reviewing as part of the ongoing investigation.
Authorities are asking anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.