44-Year-Old Man Arrested in Fatal Shooting at James House Apartments in North St. Louis
St. Louis, MO — April
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department has arrested and charged Johnny Haynes Jr., 44, in connection with the fatal shooting of a young man at the James House Apartments in North St. Louis. Haynes was taken into custody on April 23, 2025, marking a significant development in the ongoing investigation.
The incident occurred earlier this month at the James House Apartments, located in the 4000 block of North 20th Street. Responding officers found the victim with gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the victim has not been publicly released pending notification of next of kin.
Haynes has been charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action. He is currently being held without bond at the St. Louis City Justice Center. The case is being handled by the Circuit Attorney’s Office, which is working closely with homicide detectives to prepare for prosecution.
Authorities have not disclosed a motive for the shooting, and the investigation remains active. Police are urging anyone with information related to the case to come forward and contact the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Division at (314) 444-5371.
The arrest of Haynes brings a measure of progress in a case that has deeply affected the North St. Louis community. Residents and local leaders continue to call for an end to gun violence and for justice for the victim and his family.
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