Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
PRESS RELEASE
NEWS RELEASE #3
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 15, 2020 โ 2:45PM
MAJOR CASE SQUAD CALLED TO INVESTIGATE
HOMICIDE IN UPLANDS PARK
The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis took a 15 and 16 year old male from St. Louis County into custody for the murder of Patrick Leeper, age 30, of St. Louis. The two juveniles are being held in St. Louis County Juvenile Detention. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney has issued charges of Murder 2โฟแต degree against Tyree Devrouax, age 17, of St. Louis County. The Major Case Squad is actively searching for the whereabouts of Tyree Devrouax.
The Major Case Squad was activated on February 12, 2020 at the request of the North County Cooperative to investigate the death of Patrick Leeper inside his residence in the 6500 block of Glenmore Ave. During the investigation investigators were able to develop several leads indicating the homicide was the result of an apparent robbery attempt. Investigators have seized 2 9mm pistols as a part of the investigation and are awaiting test results to determine the firearm used in the homicide.
If anyone has information as to the circumstances surrounding the incident or know the location of Tyree Devrouax they are asked to contact the North County Police Cooperative at 314-427-8000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-866-371-TIPPS (8477).
Lieutenant Tom Wilkison
Public Information Officer Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
TWITTER: @MajorCaseSTL
For media follow-up โ contact Lieutenant Tom Wilkison at (314) 713-1703
