07/06/1998 - Report #302 - Victim: Harlan Tyler - Location: Olivette, MO

MCS Report #302

Classification: Homicide

Requesting Agency: Olivette Police Department

Date of Activation: 07/06/1998

Commander and Department: Maj. Thomas O’Connor, Maryland Heights PD

Deputy Report Officer and Department: Sgt. Terry Barton, St. Louis County PD

Victim: Harlan Tyler

Suspects: Robert Naron Wiggins, Chavon A. Wiggins and Alex Robertson

The Olivette Police Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad in investigating the death of Harlan Tyler. At approximately 5:11am, police officers responded to a residence in the 11 block of Bonhomme Lake Drive for a report of shooting that had just occurred. There they located the body of Harlan Tyler (age 21) inside the residence. He had been shot and was pronounced dead on scene.

There was a female inside the residence who had also been shot. Near the residence was another male who had also been shot. Both of those victims were transported to the hospital where they survived their gunshot wounds.

As a result of this investigation, the following individuals were arrested:

  • Robert Wiggins (age 26)

  • Chavon Wiggins (age 23)

  • Alex Robertson (age 24)

They were charged with the following criminal charges. They were each arrested on no-bond warrants.

  • Murder 1st Degree

  • Robbery 1st Degree

  • Burglary 1st Degree

  • Assault 1st Degree

  • Stealing a Motor Vehicle

  • Armed Criminal Action

PastKathy Effan