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2 women shot while trying to break up fight at Koeneman Park
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A University City woman has been charged for shooting two women who attempted to break up a fight at Koeneman Park. According to Mary Schmitt, a spokeswoman, the shooting happened around 6:05 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, in the 2600 block of Shannon Avenue in Jennings. Police said the two victims attempted to break up a fight between two other people. In response, Imani R. Easley, 23, pulled out a Glock pistol and shot one victim in her right arm and the other victim in her chest. Both victims were rushed to the hospital for medical treatment. The woman who was shot in her chest remains listed in critical condition. Body cam video reveals new details in viral North County K-9 incident Police said there were several bystanders and witnesses to the shooting, and the entire incident was captured on Facebook video. After reviewing the video, police arrested Easley. Police said Easley later admitted to shooting both victims. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office charged Easley with two counts of first-degree assault, two counts of armed criminal action, and one count of unlawful use of a weapon. Easley remains jailed on a $500,000 cash-only bond. She has a bond reduction hearing scheduled for June 9, followed by a preliminary hearing on July 2. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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12-05-2025
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Man shot by St. Louis County officer appears in court
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A man shot over the weekend by a St. Louis County police officer made his first court appearance Monday morning. According to a Mary Schmitt, a county police spokeswoman, the shooting occurred just after 9 p.m. Saturday in the 9800 block of Green Valley Drive in north St. Louis County. An officer responded to a ShotSpotter activation at that location. When the officer arrived at the scene, he saw the suspect, Stephen Snofke, 37, standing in the road with his hand in his pocket. Why Burger King can't use its name – or open – in one small Illinois town Police said the officer approached Snofke and ordered him to remove his hand from his pocket, but Snofke refused to comply. The officer attempted to detain Snofke and grabbed his wrist of the unseen hand, but Snofke pulled away and took off running. The officer used his Taser and Snofke fell to the ground. Police said Snofke pulled a pistol from his pocket and fired a shot in the officer's direction. Police said the officer took out his service weapon and shot Snofke, who ran into his home. Snofke left the house a short time later and was taken into custody following a brief struggle. Snofke was taken to the hospital to be treated for a gunshot wound. The officer who shot Snofke is 24 and has about three years of law enforcement experience. He was not injured. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office charged Snofke with first-degree assault, armed criminal action, and resisting arrest. Snofke was jailed on a $250,000 cash-only bond. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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08-05-2025
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Arnold man charged in fatal hit-and-run said he'd ‘relapsed again' and was racing: Police
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A man charged in Wednesday's fatal hit-and-run in south St. Louis County told police he'd recently relapsed and was racing just prior to the crash. According to Mary Schmitt, a spokeswoman for the St. Louis County Police Department, the crash happened shortly before 7 p.m. in the 3200 block of Baumgartner Road. Police said Gavin Kolley, 37, was driving eastbound on Meramec Bottom Road when he struck a car and sped away. Kolley went through the red light at Lemay Ferry and continued on as Meramec Bottom turned into Baumgartner. Kolley eventually crossed the center line and struck an oncoming vehicle head-on, police said. The driver of that other car, Christine Decker, died at the scene. Decker was 57. Robert Prevost elected the first American pope in history When EMS arrived, they noticed Kolley as alcohol on his breath and was slurring his speech. Police later obtained a warrant for a blood sample. Kolley allegedly told first responders that he'd relapsed again, was racing, and did something stupid. He also said he was taking medicine for alcohol withdrawal. He repeated this to police at the hospital. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office charged Kolley with first-degree involuntary manslaughter and leaving the scene of an accident. Kolley remains jailed on a $100,000 cash-only bond. A future court appearance could not be found in online records. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
