Crime
Jeremie Northcross Charged with Murder After Fatally Shooting Trinity Staten as She Entered Rideshare Vehicle
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — A 31-year-old man has been charged after allegedly shooting and killing his girlfriend as she entered a rideshare vehicle early Tuesday morning in north St. Louis.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, officers were notified at approximately 2:25 a.m. on Tuesday, October 14, that a woman suffering from a gunshot wound had been dropped off at a local hospital.
Despite lifesaving efforts, the victim was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Investigators determined that the shooting occurred near North Broadway and East Clarence Avenue in the city’s Sixth District.
A preliminary investigation revealed that the 29-year-old victim, identified as Trinity Staten, had just entered a rideshare vehicle at that location when gunfire erupted moments later.
Police said the rideshare driver, who was not injured, immediately drove Staten to the hospital in an attempt to save her life.
Following an intensive investigation, authorities identified the suspect as 31-year-old Jeremie Northcross, the victim’s boyfriend.
The St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office has charged Northcross with First-Degree Murder and Armed Criminal Action in connection with the fatal shooting.
Detectives believe the attack was domestic-related, though the specific motive has not been released.
The Homicide Division continues to investigate the case and is urging anyone with additional information to contact detectives directly at 314-444-5371.
Those wishing to remain anonymous and possibly qualify for a cash reward are encouraged to submit tips to CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477). Officials noted that only tips leading to a felony arrest are eligible for CrimeStoppers rewards.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — 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.