Missouri Crime News
Ongoing coverage of violent crime at Missouri businesses and commercial properties, examining the security measures that could have made a difference
Updated regularly · Latest report: July 5, 2026
- July 5, 2026 St. Louis County, Missouri
Quadruple Shooting Near North Hanley MetroLink Station
- June 30, 2026 Ferguson, Missouri
Fatal Shooting at Ferguson BP Gas Station
- June 10, 2026 Kansas City, Missouri
Man Killed in Shooting Inside Kansas City Paseo Convenience Store
- June 6, 2026 Kansas City, Missouri
Two Men Killed in Westport QuikTrip Double Homicide
- June 6, 2026 Kansas City, Missouri
Nine Shot Outside Unlicensed Troost Avenue Venue in Kansas City
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Man Killed in Shooting Inside Kansas City Paseo Convenience Store
A man was fatally shot during an armed confrontation inside a convenience store in the 4300 block of The Paseo in Kansas City on June 10, 2026. Two men have been charged, and the case was built largely on the store's surveillance video.
Two Men Killed in Westport QuikTrip Double Homicide
Two men, Rickey Cal, 24, and Jeron Jackson, 18, were fatally shot inside a QuikTrip on Westport Road in Kansas City on the night of June 6, 2026. The case remains under investigation.
Nine Shot Outside Unlicensed Troost Avenue Venue in Kansas City
Nine people were shot in a strip-mall parking lot outside an unlicensed after-hours venue in the 7900 block of Troost Avenue in Kansas City early on June 6, 2026. City records show the venue had been cited days earlier.
Bally's Casino Parking Garage Shooting Kills Richard Miller
Richard Miller, 45, was fatally shot in the parking garage at Bally's Casino in Kansas City on May 25, 2026 — the second deadly shooting at the property in under four months.
Fatal Shooting Outside Lux Premiere Event Space - Independence
A man in his late 20s was fatally shot in the parking lot outside Lux Premiere Event Space in Independence, MO on May 10, 2026. No arrests have been announced.
Wendy's Manager Shoots Customer After Drive-Thru Argument in Kansas City
A Wendy's night manager in Kansas City's Northland shot a customer after a drive-thru argument. The manager, a convicted felon, used a stolen police firearm and hid it in the walk-in freezer after the shooting.
Fatal Shooting in Westport Entertainment District Parking Lot
Jose Poole, 34, was fatally shot in a Westport entertainment district parking lot while trying to de-escalate an altercation. Lamar Harris'El has been charged with second-degree murder.
Double Homicide at Status Nightclub - Kansas City
Eboni Silas, 29, and Tishauna Ballard, 24, were fatally shot at Status Nightclub in Kansas City on Valentine's Day weekend. Two others were wounded. Dontae M. Brooks, 27, has been charged.
Bally's Casino Parking Lot Shooting Kills 18-Year-Old
18-year-old Aundre Harris Jr. was fatally shot in the Bally's Casino parking lot after a disturbance inside the casino escalated to gunfire. A person of interest is in custody.
Kansas City Popeyes Shooting Kills Innocent DoorDash Driver
28-year-old Decorrian Partee was fatally shot while picking up a DoorDash order at a Kansas City Popeyes. He was not involved in the altercation that led to the shooting.
Phillips 66 Xpress Mart Convenience Store Homicide
A fatal shooting at a Kansas City convenience store raises questions about security measures at a location with documented prior criminal incidents.
Ward Parkway Shopping Center Violent Carjacking
A violent assault and attempted carjacking at Ward Parkway Shopping Center raises questions about security measures following multiple incidents at the Kansas City property.
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Quadruple Shooting Near North Hanley MetroLink Station
Two men were killed and two others wounded in a quadruple shooting on the 4300 block of North Hanley Road near the North Hanley MetroLink station on July 5, 2026. Whether the shooting occurred on transit property or the adjacent roadway is unconfirmed.
Fatal Shooting at Ferguson BP Gas Station
Shakeela Martin, a 35-year-old mother of five, was killed by gunfire at a Ferguson BP gas station on June 30, 2026, as she walked to her car with her children. The shooting was reported as the sixth at an area gas station in three months.
16-Year-Old Killed in Shooting Inside St. Louis Yeatman Market
Oliver Williams, 16, was fatally shot inside Yeatman Market in the O'Fallon neighborhood of north St. Louis on the afternoon of June 6, 2026. Homicide detectives are investigating.
Fatal Shooting Inside The Boom Boom Room After Closing - Downtown St. Louis
Two masked gunmen entered The Boom Boom Room at 1229 Washington Avenue in downtown St. Louis shortly after the bar closed on May 17, 2026, fatally shot a 24-year-old man, and fled. No arrests have been announced.
Fatal Shooting at Mount Pleasant Phillips 66 Gas Station - St. Louis
A 19-year-old man was fatally shot in the parking lot of a Phillips 66 gas station in St. Louis's Mount Pleasant neighborhood on May 14, 2026. Multiple prior shootings have been reported on the same block of South Broadway.
Fatal Stabbing at Busch Stadium During Overnight Cleanup
Arrin Jones, 27, was fatally stabbed at Busch Stadium in St. Louis during overnight cleanup on May 4, 2026. Both men were third-party contracted workers.
Fatal Workplace Shooting on Orf Road - Lake Saint Louis
Rony Vasquez Jimenez, 39, was fatally shot at a Lake Saint Louis workplace during a dispute over $400 from a roofing job. Suspect Ranferi Rojas-Solano remains at large with a $1 million bond.
SWAT Standoff at Holiday Inn Express - Festus
An overnight SWAT standoff at Holiday Inn Express in Festus displaced hotel guests after homicide suspect Billy Moman was tracked to the property. Questions arise about hotel security.
Fatal Shooting at Starbucks Drive-Thru - South Grand, St. Louis
Gabrielle 'Sam' Linehan, 28, was fatally shot at a Starbucks drive-thru on South Grand Blvd in St. Louis. The suspect was linked to a pattern of armed robberies along Grand Boulevard.
Ferguson Ride-Share Driver Fatally Shot While Working
28-year-old Shannon O'Brien was fatally shot while working as a ride-share driver in Ferguson, Missouri. Police say she was not the intended target of the shooting.
South St. Louis BP Gas Station Christmas Day Homicide
68-year-old Albert Willis was fatally shot at a BP gas station on South Kingshighway on Christmas Day 2025. Police seek two suspects as questions arise about gas station security.
Fatal Shooting at Americas Best Value Inn - Affton
Jason Manes, 47, was fatally shot at Americas Best Value Inn in Affton following an altercation. A woman was taken into custody as a person of interest.
Holeshots Saloon Double Shooting in Dittmer
A double shooting at Holeshots Saloon in Dittmer, Missouri left two men in critical condition after an argument escalated to gunfire. Questions arise about bar security measures.
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Isle of Capri Casino Armed Robbery in Boonville Nets $1.27 Million
Two armed suspects, including an Isle of Capri Casino employee, stole approximately $1.27 million from the casino's bank area in Boonville, Missouri. One suspect has been arrested; the other remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous.
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Coverage at a Glance
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Counts reflect the 27 reports currently published on this page. They are not a measure of total crime in Missouri.
Missouri Crime News tracks violent crime at businesses and commercial properties across the state, with a focus on the St. Louis and Kansas City metros, Springfield, Columbia, and surrounding communities. Coverage includes shootings, stabbings, armed robberies, homicides, and assaults at gas stations and convenience stores, bars and nightclubs, hotels and motels, casinos, restaurants, parking lots, and other places open to the public.
Each report is compiled from named police releases and established news outlets, and examines the security conditions at the property where the incident occurred. When violent crime happens at a commercial property, one question often follows: could reasonable security have reduced the risk? These reports explore that question and the premises liability considerations that may apply, and link to the statewide crime data and victim resources that put each incident in context. Where facts are unconfirmed, we say so rather than fill the gaps.
How We Cover Missouri Crime
Sourcing & Methodology
Violent crime at commercial or quasi-commercial Missouri properties where premises security is a relevant question, including gas stations, bars, hotels, casinos, restaurants, parking facilities, and similar locations open to the public.
Each report draws on named police releases and established news outlets. Conflicting or evolving details are flagged in the article rather than smoothed over.
We do not fabricate victim, suspect, or incident details. Where information has not been publicly confirmed, the report says so.
Crime Victim Justice is a third-party resource that connects crime victims with independent attorneys. The attorneys featured on this site offer free consultations; we do not employ or represent attorneys directly.
Understanding the Pattern
Each report is a single incident, but together they reflect documented patterns in where violent crime happens at Missouri businesses. The statewide data and legal resources below put these stories in context.
2025 Missouri Crime Data
Violent crime at commercial properties by type, weapon, and location, from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (NIBRS 2025).
5-Year Property Analysis
A five-year look at commercial-property crime patterns and which property types carry the most risk (2020 to 2024).
Negligent Security Explained
When a property owner may be legally responsible for a crime that happened on their premises, under Missouri law.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find recent crime news in Missouri?
This page compiles ongoing reports of violent crime at Missouri businesses and commercial properties across the St. Louis and Kansas City metros, Springfield, Columbia, and surrounding communities. Reports are added regularly and are drawn from named police releases and established news outlets.
What kinds of incidents does Missouri Crime News cover?
Coverage focuses on shootings, stabbings, armed robberies, homicides, and assaults at commercial or quasi-commercial properties, such as gas stations and convenience stores, bars and nightclubs, hotels and motels, casinos, restaurants, and parking facilities, where the adequacy of security is a relevant question.
What counts as a premises liability incident?
A premises liability incident is one where a person is harmed by a third party's criminal act at a property and the question is whether the property owner failed to provide reasonable security against a foreseeable risk. Under Missouri's Business Premises Safety Act (RSMo 537.785 to 537.787), a business can be liable when it knew or had reason to know that violent crime was reasonably likely and failed to implement reasonable security measures. The claim targets the property owner's duty, not the offender.
How often is this page updated?
Reports are added regularly as qualifying incidents are confirmed. The date of the most recent report is shown at the top of the page.
How are these incidents sourced and fact-checked?
Each report is compiled only from named police releases and established news outlets. Conflicting or evolving details are flagged within the article, and where information has not been publicly confirmed, the report says so rather than fill in the gaps.
I was hurt during a crime at a Missouri business. What can I do?
You may want to have the facts reviewed for a possible negligent security claim. Crime Victim Justice is a third-party resource that connects crime victims with independent attorneys; the attorneys featured on this site offer free, confidential consultations.
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