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Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Ride-share crime scene
2. Double killing suspect
A 19-year-old suspect in St. Louis County, Missouri, took a ride-share to the home where two siblings were shot and killed, then tried to flee the scene in the same ride-share vehicle. Lamarr Harris, the suspect, was charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action in the deaths of Marc Rhodes, 19, and Lanija Cooper, 20. Harris had a previous romantic relationship with Cooper and suspected her of damaging his new girlfriend’s car. Police found Rhodes and Cooper shot to death near their home. Harris was apprehended trying to leave the scene. A firearm believed to be used in the shooting was recovered.
1. Double homicide suspect used ride-share for crime scene transportation
2. Ride-share used by suspect in double murder case
Tragic Double Homicide in St. Louis County
A 19-year-old resident of Florissant, Missouri, took a ride-share to a home in Midland, about 18 miles west of St. Louis, where two siblings were shot and killed in a tragic incident, according to the St. Louis County Police Department.
Suspect Charged with Second-Degree Murder
Lamarr Harris has been charged with one count of second-degree murder and one count of armed criminal action in the deaths of Marc Rhodes, 19, and Lanija Cooper, 20. The suspect is currently being held on a $750,000 cash-only bond, with additional charges pending.
Details of the Incident
Police responded to a call at the residence in Midland on a Sunday morning. Upon arrival, they discovered the bodies of a man and a woman, later identified as brother and sister, who had been shot to death. The brother was found near the residence, while the sister was located a short distance away.
According to prosecutors, Harris, who had a previous romantic relationship with Cooper, believed she was responsible for slashing his new girlfriend’s car tires. This led him to take a Lyft to the victim’s house, where an altercation with Rhodes ensued. Harris allegedly shot and killed Rhodes after being punched in the face.
The fate of Cooper remains unclear, as she was also found shot to death near her brother. Harris attempted to flee the scene in the ride-share vehicle but was apprehended by police. A firearm believed to have been used in the shooting was recovered at the scene.
Community Shocked by the Tragic Incident
Neighbours expressed disbelief at the events that unfolded, with one witness recalling the moment police intercepted the ride-share vehicle. The tight-knit community is reeling from the shocking turn of events that have left two young lives tragically cut short.
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