MCS Report #703
Classification: Homicide
Requesting Agency: Bellefontaine Neighbors Police Department
Date of Activation: 12/14/2019
Commander and Department: Capt. Don Thurman, St. Charles Police Department
Deputy Report Officer and Department: Det. Mike Dunn, Bellefontaine Neighbors Police Department
Deputy Report Officer and Department: Officer Colten Brown, Chesterfield Police Department
Victim: Kendric Kortez Donelson
Suspect: Jimmy Dale Smith
The Bellefontaine Police Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad in investigating the death of Kendric Donelson (age 35). At approximately 2:14am, police officers responded to the 10000 block of Hedge Drive for a report of shots fired. Officers located Kendric deceased in front of a residence.
As a result of this investigation, suspect Jimmy Smith (age 52) was arrested and charged with Murder 1st Degree and Armed Criminal Action. His bond was set at $750,000.
