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| Jeremie Northcross, St. Louis Man, Shoots Girlfriend Trinity Staten Dead After Argument at Gas Station Moments Before She Entered Ride-Share Vehicle |
A St. Louis, Missouri man has been arrested after allegedly shooting and killing his girlfriend moments before she entered a ride-share vehicle early Tuesday morning.
Trinity Staten, of Normandy, was fatally shot near North Broadway and East Clarence on the city’s north side just before 2:30 a.m. She was pronounced dead shortly after the ride-share driver attempted to transport her to a hospital.
Authorities identified the suspect as 31-year-old Jeremie Northcross, the victim’s boyfriend, according to First Alert 4.
During their investigation, St. Louis police located a firearm in Northcross’ vehicle. The suspect later admitted to firing at a vehicle earlier that morning, investigators said.
According to KSDK, the incident began with an argument between the couple at a Mobil gas station, after which Staten reportedly ordered a Lyft ride to leave the area. As she entered the arriving vehicle, Northcross allegedly opened fire, striking her multiple times.
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“We all want to get home to our families. It could have just as easily been a driver or a passenger,” said ride-share driver Doug Merry, speaking to the outlet.
The St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office has since charged Northcross with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in connection with the fatal shooting.
Detectives believe the killing was domestic-related, though the precise motive has not yet been disclosed.
The Homicide Division continues to investigate and urges anyone with information about the incident to contact detectives directly at 314-444-5371.
