Crime & Safety
Police Are Still Looking For 3 Men In Metro Attack, 3 Charged
Can you help police identify suspects that carried out a brutal attack on the Metro Monday afternoon?
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO — Three men have been charged in connection with a brutal MetroLink attack that happened Monday, but police are still looking for at least three others.
St. Louis County prosecutors say 23-year-old Jahma Swanigan, 31-year-old Eddie Price and 23-year-old Jody Dale brutally beat a man Monday on a westbound train near the UMSL South Metro station in north St. Louis County.
Police say at least six men ambushed the man, punching him, kicking him, and slamming him against the floor of the train, leaving him with orbital fractures and other serious injuries.
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One of the alleged attackers said the beating was in retaliation for an alleged theft of a gun and money from a relative, but that incident was never reported to police.
We're attempting to ID three remaining suspects in a Metrolink assault. Anyone with information should contact our department or @STLRCS at 866-371-3477. pic.twitter.com/dpdog3IZ6C
— St. Louis County PD (@stlcountypd) June 15, 2018
Anyone with information should contact St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers toll free at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477). All callers can remain anonymous. Tips can also be submitted through the CrimeStoppers website or free app.
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The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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