Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
The Major Case Squad announces the activation of the squad to assist the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office in the investigation of a homicide. The squad was activated on Wednesday 10-11-2016 at 0713 hours.
On this date at approximately 0417 hours, Deputies were dispatched to the 700 block of Chancellor Ln. Fenton Mo. for a report of a non-responsive male. Upon arrival of police and emergency medical personnel it was determined that the victim;
Thomas, Ramone B/M
26 YOA
lacked signs of life but was transported to a local hospital, where he was eventually pronounced.
The investigation led to the identification of six suspects involved in a criminal act of Burglary at the residence. Four of the six suspects were actively ransacking the residence upon the arrival of the homeowner. The suspects attempted to flee the residence after the homeowner confronted them. Apparently during the flight from the residence one of the suspects fired a shot at or toward the homeowner. The projectile struck the victim / suspect, who was also a participant in the burglary. The three male suspects then fled the area on foot.
Two of the suspects that fled on foot, were located during the early morning hours and the third suspect was located in the area, on foot at approximately 1440 hours. Two females had fled the area in a vehicle, immediately following the incident. One female was located and taken into custody during the early evening hours and one is outstanding.
The investigation is on-going but at the time of this release one;
Seay, Raymond C. B/M
from St. Louis City was arrested in connection to the incident and a warrant was issued from the 23rd Judicial Circuit Court of Jefferson County for Murder 2nd Degree and Burglary 2nd Degree with a $50,000 cash only bond attached. Additional charges in reference to the other participants will be forthcoming.
