Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 17, 2023 – 12:30 AM
ARREST MADE IN CLAYTON HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION
The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis announces the arrest of Trenell J. Johnson, 18 years of age, of St. Louis, Missouri, in the November 13, 2023 homicide of Joshua D. Harris of Clayton, Missouri. Through the intensive and exhaustive efforts of investigators, T. Johnson was identified, and the case was presented to the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office Thursday afternoon. An At Large Warrant was issued for his arrest on the following charges:
COUNT I: Murder 2nd Degree – Class A Felony
COUNT II: Armed Criminal Action – Unclassified Felony
No bond is authorized.
Investigators arrested T. Johnson Thursday evening. He remains in the custody of the St. Louis County Justice Center.
This case originated when the Clayton Police Department received a call for shots fired in the 7500 block of Wydown Blvd. Monday morning. Responding officers found Joshua D. Harris, 41 years of age, deceased at the scene. T. Johnson and others were observed on surveillance video breaking into several vehicles blocks from the victim’s residence approximately 10 – 15 minutes prior to the shooting. The Major Case Squad is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying additional persons of interest.
The investigation remains active, and detectives continue to follow all leads. Anyone with information that would assist in further investigation of this crime is asked to call (314) 955-0817.
Cpl. Jenny Schwartz
Public Information Officer
Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
TWITTER: @MajorCaseSTL
For media follow-up – contact Corporal Jenny Schwartz at (314) 290-8424 or (Cell) 314-486-6010
