Crime
Two Brothers Victor Blount and Jeramie Blount Fatally Shot Following Domestic Dispute in North St. Louis
Two brothers were shot and killed Wednesday following a deadly altercation in north St. Louis City, according to police.
The incident occurred shortly before noon on Wednesday, January 14, 2025, in the 1000 block of Hamilton Avenue near Maple Street.
Officers with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department responded to reports of a shooting and located a man in his 30s inside an apartment suffering from a gunshot wound.
He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
As additional officers arrived, a second victim—a man in his 40s—was found nearby in a field with a gunshot wound.
He was transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
The victims were identified as Victor Blount, 35, and Jeramie Blount, 40, brothers who both resided in the City of St. Louis.
Homicide detectives determined through preliminary investigation that the shooting stemmed from a family dispute inside the apartment.
Investigators believe the older brother shot the younger brother during the confrontation.
A woman in her 40s, who was also inside the apartment at the time, then fired at the older brother.
The woman was taken into custody and is cooperating with investigators.
Police stated that no additional suspects are being sought at this time.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Homicide Division at 314-444-5371.
Anonymous tips eligible for a potential cash reward may be submitted to CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).
A man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a woman in the Avondale neighborhood of Cincinnati, according to the Cincinnati Police Department.
Authorities identified the suspect as Jesse Wilson, 65, who has been charged with aggravated murder in the death of 36-year-old Jessica Hardy. Wilson was taken into custody and is currently being held at the Hamilton County Justice Center.
Police said officers were dispatched at approximately 6:35 a.m. on March 6 to the 700 block of Ridgeway Avenue after receiving reports of a shooting.
When officers arrived at the Avondale apartment building, they discovered Hardy suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency crews attempted lifesaving measures, but Hardy was pronounced dead at the scene, according to investigators.
The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office later confirmed her death and ruled the case an apparent homicide.
Detectives with the homicide unit launched an investigation shortly after the shooting, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses as they worked to determine the circumstances leading up to the deadly incident.
Wilson was subsequently identified as a suspect and arrested.
Authorities have not yet released additional details about what may have led to the shooting.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police have asked anyone with information related to the case to contact the homicide unit.