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Suspect arrested 2 years after Ferguson woman shot and killed in St. Louis

St. Louis police will apply for warrants for first-degree murder, armed criminal action, first-degree robbery and unlawful possession of a firearm
Credit: KSDK

ST. LOUIS — Almost two years after a woman was shot and killed in north St. Louis, police announced officers arrested a suspect.

St. Louis police said Thursday it will apply for warrants for first-degree murder, armed criminal action, first-degree robbery and unlawful possession of a firearm.

The suspect, a 32-year-old man, has not been charged, so 5 On Your Side is not releasing his name.

The shooting happened at Robin Avenue and Lillian Avenue just after 6:30 a.m on May 29, 2019.

A woman was found with several gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. She was identified as 45-year-old Tashea Loper of Ferguson.

Police did not release any other details about what led up to the shooting.

Resources for crime victims:

If you have been a victim of a crime or know someone who has been, 5 On Your Side has compiled a list of resources.

  • Better Family Life is a nonprofit community development organization working to “stabilize inner-city neighborhoods.” One aspect of its mission is a gun violence de-escalation program. To learn more, call 314-381-8200 or visit https://www.betterfamilylife.org/
  • Life Outside of Violence “helps those harmed by stabbing, gunshot or assault receive the treatment, support and resources they need to find alternatives to end the cycle of violence.” To learn more, call 314-327-6697 or email: ProjectLOV@WUSTL.edu
  • The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis has an anti-crime program called “Safety Net for Youth Initiative,” which is a joint partnership between and Saint Louis Public Schools to provide services to at-risk youth. To learn more, visit https://www.ulstl.com/anti-crime-initiative.html
  • Cure Violence is an international organization that has recently launched in a handful of St. Louis neighborhoods. Violence interrupters are trained to deescalate violent situations within their own communities. To learn more, visit https://cvg.org/

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