Husband and wife charged in shooting death of teen driving to St Louis Halloween party
Alyssa Wilson, 17, was driving to a party at city zoo when prosecutors say Willie Herndon fired a gun at her car A Texas husband and wife are facing…
The Guardian reports: Alyssa Wilson, 17, was driving to a party at city zoo when prosecutors say Willie Herndon fired a gun at her car A Texas husband and wife are facing criminal charges following the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old girl who was driving to a Halloween celebration at the St Louis zoo when gunfire struck her vehicle on a Missouri highway.
His wife, 45-year-old Taiya Herndon, is also…
This world story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include St Louis Halloween, Alyssa Wilson and Willie Herndon.
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- St Louis county prosecutor Melissa Price Smith announced on Monday that Willie Herndon, 43, has been charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in connection with the death of Alyssa Wilson. (The Guardian)
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