MCS Report #781
Classification: Homicide
Requesting Agency: Woodson Terrace Police Department
Date of Activation: 06/01/2022
Commander and Department: Lt. Jack Abell, Clayton Police Department
Deputy Report Officer and Department: Sgt. Andy Wessel, Wentzville Police Department
Deputy Report Officer and Department: Det. Ryan McCarrick, Florissant Police Department
Victim: Jaylen Jermiah Jones
Suspect: Willie B. Brooks Jr
The Woodson Terrace Police Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad in investigating the death of Jaylen Jones (age 20). At approximately 10:45pm, police officers responded to the 9500 block of Harold Drive for a report of shots fired. There they located Jaylen Jones inside a vehicle where he had been shot. He was pronounced dead on scene. A female was located nearby who had also been shot. The female was transported to the hospital where she survived.
As a result of this investigation, Willie Brooks Jr (age 19) was charged with Murder 2nd Degree, Attempted Robbery 1st Degree, Assault 2nd Degree, Armed Criminal Action (4 counts), and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. His bond was set at $1,000,000.
