Crime
18-year-old Landon King killed after shooting at QuikTrip in Bridgeton
BRIDGETON, Mo. — A fatal shooting at a QuikTrip gas station Thursday evening has left an 18-year-old man dead, with a suspect now in custody, according to authorities.
The Bridgeton Police Department reported that officers were dispatched around 7:15 p.m. to the QuikTrip located in the 12700 block of St. Charles Rock Road following reports of a shooting in the parking lot.
Upon arrival, officers located the victim, identified as 18-year-old Landon King, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Despite immediate efforts to provide aid, he was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Family and community members describe King as a young man with a promising future, noting he was preparing to graduate this year.
Police confirmed that an adult male suspect was taken into custody at the scene without incident.
Investigators say the suspect and the victim were known to one another prior to the shooting, though officials have not yet released details regarding a possible motive.
The scene remained active for several hours as detectives processed evidence.
The QuikTrip location resumed normal operations Friday morning following the investigation.
Authorities state the case remains under active investigation and are asking anyone with additional information to contact the Bridgeton Police Department.
Crime
Greenville County Murder-Suicide: Chloe Jade Brown and Dreak Wright Dead After Elmwood Avenue Shooting
GREENVILLE, South Carolina — A fatal shooting at a home on Elmwood Avenue in Greenville County claimed the lives of a man and a woman on Tuesday evening, October 13, 2026.
The victims have been identified in information shared with the public as Chloe Jade Brown, a young mother, and Dreak Wright. The incident has been described as a suspected murder-suicide.
The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to Elmwood Avenue before 9 p.m. after receiving a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, they found a man and a woman who had both sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
According to the supplied account, Wright allegedly shot Brown before taking his own life. The identities and sequence of events should be treated as reported information until confirmed by authorities.
Chloe Jade Brown has been remembered by friends and loved ones as a caring mother and a bright presence in their lives.
Following news of the deadly incident, tributes expressed grief over her death and concern for the children she leaves behind. Those mourning her have offered prayers for her children, family and everyone affected by the tragedy.
The loss of a mother has prompted particular concern for the children’s well-being and the emotional support they may need as they cope with their loss.
Some people sharing tributes to Brown alleged that she had experienced domestic violence. However, the information available does not independently confirm those claims or establish whether domestic violence played a role in the shooting.
Authorities have not provided further details in the supplied report about the circumstances leading up to the incident, the relationship between the victims or any previous reports of domestic disputes.
These details should be verified before being presented as established facts.
Deputies with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Elmwood Avenue residence before 9 p.m. Tuesday. They found both victims dead from gunshot wounds, according to the agency’s initial account.
The incident has been described as a murder-suicide in the supplied information, but additional official confirmation is needed regarding the sequence of events and the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The tragedy has left friends and loved ones mourning both individuals, while tributes to Brown have highlighted the impact her death will have on her children.