Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
NEWS RELEASE #3
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 6, 2021 – 3:45pm
UPDATE TO: Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis Investigating Ferguson Homicide
Rashon Butler, 30, of St. Louis County was found shot to death in the 300 block of Dellwood on New Year’s Day just after 8:00pm. The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis was called to conduct an investigation at the request of the Ferguson Police Department.
The Major Case Squad developed information leading to the arrest of John M. Thompson, 33, of St. Louis County. The circumstances leading up to the shooting are still under investigation. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has issued charges against John M. Thompson for Murder in the 1st Degree and Armed Criminal Action. John Thompson is currently being held at the St. Louis County Department of Corrections on a $500,000 bond.
The Major Case is looking for a white 2014 Ford Escape, four door, with tinted windows, moon roof, and a broken front passenger window and a bullet hole on the passenger side of the vehicle, bearing Missouri license plate, LFJ86R. Investigators with The Major Case Squad ask that anyone with information that would assist in the solving of this crime to call the tip line at 314-522-3100, extension 5224 or if you wish to remain anonymous or are interested in a reward call CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).
(exemplar photo of Ford Escape)
(John M. Thompson Mugshot)
Lieutenant Tom Wilkison
Public Information Officer Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
TWITTER: @MajorCaseSTL
For media follow-up – contact Lieutenant Tom Wilkison at (314) 713-1703
