Man Charged With Fatal Dutchtown Shooting Killing Woman, Injuring Man

Aakiem C. Thomas, 22, was charged with first-degree murder, first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon, and armed criminal action after a shooting in St. Louis' Dutchtown neighborhood left a woman fatally wounded and a man with a graze wound. The shooting occurred on Gasconade Street following a verbal altercation involving Thomas' mother and a man, after which Thomas and his brother fired shots into the man’s car as it was driving away. The female victim, in her 30s, died from her injuries, while the male victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Thomas was arrested at the scene after admitting involvement and is being held without bond. Authorities continue to investigate, urging anyone with information to come forward, and residents describe the area as troubled by frequent violence and disturbances. The case highlights ongoing issues with gun violence in the Dutchtown neighborhood.