The North County Police Cooperative requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad in investigating the death of Derrick Brookfield. At approximately 1:31am, police officers responded to the corner of Martin Luther King Dr and Ogden Ave in Wellston for a report of a shooting. There they located Derrick Brookfield (age 58) and another man who had both been shot. Derrick died from his injuries. The other man was transported to the hospital in critical condition.

As a result of this investigation, Cedric Maxwell Jr (age 28) was charged with Murder 1st Degree, Armed Criminal Action, Robbery 1st Degree, and Assault 1st Degree. His bond was set at $1,000,000.

Detectives are still looking for a second unidentified accomplice. The second suspect is not believed to be in the St. Louis area.

Anyone with information relative to this incident or the second suspect is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).

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The North County Police Cooperative requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad in investigating a shooting. At approximately 7:09pm, officers responded to the 3400 Block of Lucas and Hunt in Beverly Hills, MO for a report of a shooting. There officers located a metro transit bus driver who had been shot in the upper body as he was driving the bus. The bus was occupied by several passengers at the time of the shooting. The passengers reported the gunshot originated from outside the bus and struck the driver as the bus was moving. The bus driver was transported to the hospital in critical condition.

Anyone with information in this case is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).

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The Normandy Police Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad in investigating the death of Gregg Price. At approximately 3:20pm, officers responded to the 8600 block of Trumbell, Bel Ridge, MO for a report of a person shot. There officers located Gregg Price (age 19) who had been shot. He was transported to a hospital where he died from his injuries.

Investigators are asking the public’s help in locating a 2012 Volvo S60-T5 with black tinted windows. The vehicle has Missouri temporary registration plate 05H-DJC (expired 7-15-2021).

If anyone has any information in this case, contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).

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The Hazelwood Police Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad in investigating the death of Ervin Costello. At approximately 7:45pm, officers responded to the 8400 block of Latty Ave for a report of two people shot. There officers located Ervin Costello (age 33) and a female (age 19) who had both been shot. Ervin was transported to a local hospital where he died from his injuries. The female was transported to the hospital and treated for her injuries.

During this investigation, it was learned Ervin and the female were walking when a 2013 or newer white Cadillac ATS with dark windows pulled alongside the victims and opened fire. It is believed there were 4 occupants inside the vehicle.

If anybody has information in this case, please contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).

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