Major Case Squad Of Greater St. Louis
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 13, 2023 – 06:29 hours
On Sunday, March 26, 2023, at approximately 18:57 hours, the Berkeley Police Department responded to a call for multiple juveniles armed with firearms and shots fired at the 6800 block of Larry Lane, Berkeley, MO 63134. Upon arrival, officers discovered the deceased victim in the residence's front yard with an apparent gunshot wound to his chest.
The victim's identity is being withheld as he is a juvenile.
Officers on the scene secured the area and notified Detectives. Shortly after that, the Berkeley Police Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis.
Lt. Kevin Bushery of the Ballwin Police Department is the Deputy Commander assigned to this investigation. Major Steve Runge, Berkeley P.D and Det. Sgt. Dan Hawk, Ballwin Police Department, will assist the Deputy Commander. Additionally, there are 15 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
Public Information Officer - Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
TWITTER: @MajorCaseSTL
For Media follow-up, please get in touch with Lt. Michael Werges (636) 346-1151
