06/01/2022 - Report #781 - Victim: Jaylen Jermiah Jones - Location: Woodson Terrace, MO

MCS Report #781

Classification: Homicide

Requesting Agency:  Woodson Terrace PD

Date of Activation: 06/01/2022

Commander and Department: Lt. Jack Abell, Clayton PD

Deputy Report Officer and Department: Sgt. Andy Wessel, Wentzville PD

Deputy Report Officer and Department: Det. Ryan McCarrick, Florissant PD

Victim: Jaylen Jermiah Jones

Suspect: Willie B. Brooks Jr

The Woodson Terrace Police Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad in investigating the death of Jaylen Jones (age 20). At approximately 10:45pm, police officers responded to the 9500 block of Harold Drive for a report of shots fired. There they located Jaylen Jones inside a vehicle where he had been shot. He was pronounced dead on scene. A female was located nearby who had also been shot. The female was transported to the hospital where she survived.

As a result of this investigation, Willie Brooks Jr (age 19) was charged with Murder 2nd Degree, Attempted Robbery 1st Degree, Assault 2nd Degree, Armed Criminal Action (4 counts), and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. His bond was set at $1,000,000.