Major Case Squad Of Greater St. Louis
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 4, 2023 – 11:04 hours
MAJOR CASE SQUAD ACTIVATION IN FERGUSON
On Sunday, June 4, 2023, at approximately 03:46 hours, the Ferguson Police Department responded to a call for a home invasion in the 1500 block of Knollstone Drive, Ferguson, MO 63135. Upon arrival, officers discovered several subjects entered the residence looking for money. Officers located the victim, who was shot and killed in front of the residence.
The victim's identity is being withheld until next of kin has been notified.
Officers on the scene secured the area. Chief Troy Doyle of the Ferguson Police Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis.
Captain Tim Harris of the Ferguson Police Department is the Deputy Commander assigned to this investigation. Det. Steve Beekman of the Florissant Police Department and Det. Scott Schmidt of the Calverton Park Police Department will assist the Deputy Commander. Additionally, there are 17 investigators from the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis currently assigned to this investigation.
The Major Case Squad asks that anyone with additional information that could assist in further investigating this crime call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).
Lieutenant Michael Werges and Cpl. Jennifer Schwartz
Public Information Officers – Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
TWITTER: @MajorCaseSTL
For Media follow-up, please get in touch with Lt. Michael Werges (636) 346-1151 or Cpl. Jennifer Schwartz (314) 290-8424.
