St. Louis, MO – A juvenile is in custody after a 15-year-old boy died in a gas station shooting on November 12.
Officers responded to the Speedy Gas Station on N. Broadway around 1:40 a.m. They discovered a male, later identified as Jamar Hamilton of Glasgow Village, suffering gunshot wounds. Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene.
Detectives believe Hamilton and a group exchanged gunfire with another vehicle’s occupants. Police have not released details on the confrontation’s cause.
On November 12, officers arrested a 17-year-old on an unrelated offense. Authorities later tied the juvenile to Hamilton’s killing. Prosecutors charged the teen with first-degree murder, assault, armed criminal action, tampering, and unlawful weapon use.
Police urge anyone with information to contact the Homicide Division at 314-444-5371. Anonymous tips can be made to CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477. Only CrimeStoppers tips qualify for rewards.
An investigation remains ongoing as authorities seek answers in this tragic case.
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