St. Louis Major Case Squad Investigations

Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 21, 2020 – 8:00AM

MAJOR CASE SQUAD CALLED TO INVESTIGATE DOUBLE HOMICIDE IN FERGUSON

UPDATE: The Major Case Squad is releasing the identity of the 2 victims. They are identified as:

1. Corzelius Kent, black male, 22 years of age, from St. Louis
2. Articia Johnson, black female, 18 years of age, from St. Louis County

We are again asking for the public to assist. If anyone knows anything about this crime, please call the Major Case Squad at 314-522-3100 ext 5224 or Crime Stoppers at 1-866-371-8477

On November 9th, 2020 at approximately 11:45PM, Chief Jason Armstrong with the Ferguson Police Department requested assistance from the Major Case Squad to investigate a double homicide that occurred at 9395 Caddiefield Rd, Ferguson MO 63135. One black female was transported to the hospital where she was pronounced deceased. One black male was pronounced deceased at the scene. Both subjects suffered numerous gunshot wounds. This is a very active investigation and the names of the victims will not be released until all family members are properly notified. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Major Case Squad Command Post at 314-522-3100 ext: 5224 or Crime Stoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477)

Joey Nickles
Public Information Officer Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis

TWITTER: @MajorCaseSTL
For media follow-up – contact Detective PIO at (636) 227-7777 or 636-227-4298

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