Man fatally shoots a brother and sister, then escapes in rideshare, Missouri cops say
CLARIFICATION: This story has been updated to reflect that the suspect tried to escape in a rideshare, not necessarily an Uber as police first confirmed.
The original story continues below.
A man is accused of fatally shooting a brother and sister before trying to flee the scene in a rideshare, Missouri police said.
On May 5 around 9:30 a.m., officers responded to a call in St. Louis County about a shooting where they found two adults — a man and woman — with gunshot wounds, according to a St. Louis County Police Department news release.
Both victims, who were siblings, were pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
The identities of the victims have not been released, nor has a potential connection between the suspect and the victims.
Police said the body of the brother was located “near a residence,” while the sister’s body was found “a short distance away.”
A preliminary investigation suggests an altercation started after the suspect arrived, resulting in the deadly shooting, according to authorities.
The suspect fled the scene in a rideshare, police confirmed to McClatchy News.
According to police, officers quickly located the suspect and took him into custody.
A firearm was also recovered, police said.
Police said the investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to call the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210.
This story was originally published May 6, 2024 at 12:55 PM with the headline "Man fatally shoots a brother and sister, then escapes in rideshare, Missouri cops say."
