Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 25, 2023 – 06:30 PM
ARREST MADE IN BERKELEY HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION
Investigators assigned to the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis arrested an individual on today’s date, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, for the murder of Patrick Durley, 30 years of age, of Ferguson, Missouri. The suspect has been fully identified as Robert E. Ericks Jr., 41 years of age, of Ferguson, Missouri.
Investigators presented their findings to the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office this afternoon and the following charges were issued:
He remains in custody on a $1,000,000 cash only bond.
The case originated at approximately 01:20 AM when the Berkeley Police Department responded to the 8600 block of Frost Ave. for a report of shots fired. Upon their arrival, officers located the victim fatally injured in a parking lot. At the request of Berkeley Police Chief Art Jackson, the Major Case Squad was activated.
Through the hard work and dedication of Major Case Squad Investigators, R. Ericks Jr. was quickly identified and arrested.
This remains an active investigation. Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to call (314)400-3810.
Jenny Schwartz
Public Information Officer Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
TWITTER: @MajorCaseSTL
For media follow-up – contact Corporal Jenny Schwartz (314)290-8424
