Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PERSON OF INTEREST IN CUSTODY IN WELLSTON DEADLY DOUBLE SHOOTING
WELLSTON, MO (September 12, 2021) – A person of interest is in custody in connection with a double shooting that left one dead and one injured.
The incident occurred before 3:50 a.m., Saturday, September 11, in the 6200 block of Chatham Avenue. Upon arrival, Major Case Squad investigators discovered 30-year-old Arion J. Burse, of St. Louis, and a five-year-old child with apparent gunshot wounds.
Burse was pronounced deceased at the scene. The child is listed in stable condition.
Anyone with information relative to this incident is asked to call 314-427-8000.
This remains an active investigation.
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Media Contact
Val Joyner, Public Information Officer
Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
314-357-1724
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