After Shooting in Wellston, Man Wanted for Questioning

At 3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27, detectives from the St. Louis County Police Department responded to the 1200 block of R.M. Moore in Wellston to investigate a homicide. Upon arrival, they found that a 23-year-old man had been shot to death inside the house.

The victim was later identified as Lamont L. Terry, a resident of the 6400 block of Myrtle in Wellston.

This has been classified as a homicide investigation. No one has been taken into custody. Detectives believe the suspect is known to the victim. No motives for the crime are clear at this time. 

Detectives are currently looking for Reginald G. Brown, a resident of the house where the shooting took place. Reginald Brown is 25 years old, date of birth is 10/11/2011, and is 5-foot-9 and 125 pounds. A photo is attached but be advised that his hair is reported to be much shorter now. 

Brown is only wanted for questioning about the incident. No warrants have been issued charging him with a crime. Anyone with information about Brown and his whereabouts should call the St. Louis County Police Department at 889-2341 or Crimestoppers at 866-371-TIPS.

Many thanks to the St. Louis County Police Department for sharing this information with Patch. Have some news to share? E-mail editor Ryan Martin at ryan.martin@patch.com.