Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
PRESS RELEASE
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 4, 2019 – 7:30PM
TWO CHARGED IN MURDER OF WELLSTON MAN
Two suspects face felony charges in the Monday morning fatal shooting of 64-year-old Wendell Wright, of Wellston.
Tyrus K. Young, 19, of Wellston, is charged with Murder 2nd Degree, Armed Criminal Action, and Tampering with a Motor Vehicle.
Keyshawn T. Brown, 22, also of Wellston, faces a federal charge for possession of a firearm and ammunition by a felon. Both are being held without bond.
Shortly before 9:45 a.m. on Monday, December 2, 2019, officers from the North County Police Cooperative responded to the 1500 block of Wellston Place to investigate shots fired. Upon arrival, officers discovered Wright suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Wright died from his injuries at an area hospital.
Within 48 hours of the initial incident, both subjects were in custody and warrants issued. This case was investigated with the assistance of 22 detectives from the Major Case Squad.
Tyrus K. Young
Keyshawn T. Brown
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