Person billed in Florissant children’s residence fatal taking pictures

FLORISSANT, Mo. — The suspect in a deadly capturing at a children’s house in Florissant confessed to the crime, law enforcement disclosed Wednesday afternoon.

Christopher Owens, a 53-yr-outdated male from Florissant, was charged with very first-diploma murder and armed legal action in the capturing death of 60-12 months-old Brantley Tate.

Florissant law enforcement mentioned Tate was Owens’ quick supervisor at the Marygrove Children’s Property, which is in the 2700 block of Mullanphy Street. Investigators explained Tate fired Owens Tuesday afternoon and that shortly following, Owens fatally shot his previous boss.

Police responded to the children’s property just immediately after 12 p.m. Tuesday for a report of a shooting. They found Tate lying on the parking ton with a one gunshot wound. He was rushed to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Investigators explained they had been equipped to “immediately” acquire Owens as a suspect in the deadly shooting and he was arrested. On Wednesday, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office environment issued costs. He’s remaining held without bond.

A resource explained to 5 On Your Side’s Robert Townsend Tate was a longtime servicing employee at the children’s house and that he was a “nice dude.”

Everyone with additional details about the taking pictures ought to phone Florissant police at 314-831-7000.

In accordance to its internet site, Marygrove is a nonprofit that presents cure and assist to young people today having difficulties with emotional and behavioral concerns ensuing from abuse, neglect and other traumatic experiences.