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 victimโa man in his 40sโwas 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).
MT. JULIET, Tenn. โ 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.