Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 11, 2024 – 11:45 PM
UPDATE:
Major Case Squad investigators have taken a person of interest into custody. Investigators will be applying for in-custody warrants on 03/12/2024. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
ORIGINAL RELEASE:
At approximately 2:30 PM today, the Berkeley Police Department responded to the 8300 block of Airport Roadfollowing a report of a shooting on a Metro Bus.
Upon arrival, officers learned that a man had fired into the bus, striking two individuals. The suspect then entered the bus and fired additional rounds.
Both victims were transported to a local hospital. Despite life-saving efforts, both victims died. Identification of the victims is being withheld pending notification of their families.
No other passengers were injured. The suspect fled the scene, and investigators continue to follow up on leads.
The Major Case Squad asks that anyone with information please contact:
Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward.
TWITTER: @MajorCaseSTL
