ST. LOUIS — A 21-year-old Ferguson man was charged for a fatal shooting that took place on Christmas Eve in St. Louis.
Keon Cannady was charged with one count of each first-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon. He also faces two counts of armed criminal action.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, officers responded to a shooting shortly before 3 a.m. Dec. 24 in the 900 block of Talmage Avenue in St. Louis' Forest Park South East neighborhood.
Officers found 20-year-old Shawn Kennedy, of Ferguson, unresponsive in a home. He was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead.
According to court documents, a witness told police Kennedy had collapsed after he was shot at by a person who opened fire in front of the home.
Surveillance video obtained by police showed that Cannady was asked to leave the property. He then pulled out a gun and opened fire on the home before running away from the scene, court documents said.
In an interview with officers, Cannady admitted to being in the area and responsible for the incident, court documents said.
Cannady is being held without bond.
Resources for crime victims:
If you have been a victim of a crime or know someone who has been, 5 On Your Side has compiled a list of resources.
The Crime Victim Center of St. Louis has multiple programs to support victims of crime. Crime Victim Center’s programs range from direct services to crime victims as well as “creating awareness and change within the systems they encounter.”
Life Outside of Violence "helps those harmed by stabbing, gunshot or assault receive the treatment, support and resources they need to find alternatives to end the cycle of violence."
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis has the Neighborhood Healing Network, which serves people who have experienced crime, violence or been the victim of an incident that caused trauma.
Cure Violence is an international organization that is present in a handful of St. Louis neighborhoods. Violence interrupters are trained to deescalate violent situations within their own communities.
