St. Louis Major Case Squad Investigations

Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: May 21, 2024 – 11:15 AM

MAJOR CASE SQUAD – BRIDGETON MISSOURI ARRESTS MADE

The individual injured and hospitalized in the shooting on May 18, 2024, in the area of Earth City Expressway and Corporate Woods Dr, Bridgeton, MO, has succumbed to their injuries and died as a result of the shooting.

The victim in this homicide is identified as:
Gerardo Perez
DOB: 11/07/2008, Age 15 years old
East St. Louis, Illinois

As a result of the ongoing investigation, two individuals have been arrested and charged in connection to the May 18, 2024, homicide of Gerardo Perez.

Suspects Arrested and Charged:

Garron Stevenson (mugshot attached)
DOB: 5/23/2004, Age 19 years old
Address: 3800 block Sullivan, St. Louis, MO 63107

Charges against Garron Stevenson:

• Count I: Murder 2nd Degree
• Count II: Armed Criminal Action
• Count III: Unlawful Use of Weapon
• Count IV: Assault 1st Degree
• Count V: Armed Criminal Action
• Count VI: Assault 1st Degree
• Count VII: Armed Criminal Action
• Count VIII: Assault 1st Degree
• Count IX: Armed Criminal Action

Bond: Set at $1,000,000 for Garron Stevenson

Juvenile In-Custody
Age: 17 years old
Charge:

• Count I: Murder 2nd Degree

The Major Case Squad sends their heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and all those mourning the loss of Gerardo Perez during this incredibly difficult time.

This investigation remains active, and the St. Louis Major Case Squad asks anyone with information to contact investigators at 314-373-3839.

Persons with information who wish to remain anonymous and be eligible for a CrimeStoppers reward of up to $5,000can call 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).

Officer Scott Stephens
Public Information Officer
Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
📞 314-226-4078

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