MCS Report #415
Classification: Homicide
Requesting Agency: Normandy Police Department
Date of Activation: 08/10/2007
Commander and Department: Lt. Art Jackson, Berkeley PD
Deputy Report Officer and Department: Det. Shane Parrish, Hazelwood PD
Victim: Antonio G. Davis
Suspects: Robert Ross and Michael Anthony Cooper Sr
The Normandy Police Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad in investigating the death of Antonio Davis. Police officers responded to the 7700 block of Ellington Drive for a report of a shooting. There they located Antonio Davis (age 35) laying in the grass between the street and the sidewalk suffering from a gunshot wound. Antonio was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
As a result of this investigation, the following criminal charges were issued in Antonio’s death:
Robert Ross (age 17) - Murder 2nd Degree, Robbery 1st Degree, Armed Criminal Action - Bond $300,000
Michael Cooper Sr (age 37) - Murder 2nd Degree, Robbery 1st Degree, Armed Criminal Action - Bond $250,000
