ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the death of two men Wednesday morning.
Police were securing the area near Upton and Pennsylvania where an unrelated explosive device was reported when the suspect approached them and admitted to killing two people.
A police source told 5 On Your Side the suspect told police that "something came over him" before shooting his roommates "a couple days ago." He gave officers the keys to the house and told them where to go. He also told police that he was hearing voices, according to a probable cause statement.
Officers went to the home in the 3000 block of Wyoming Street and found two men, ages 77 and 63, who had been fatally shot in the kitchen.
The suspect, 60-year-old Edward Labrier, was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of armed criminal action in connection to the double killing, according to St. Louis County police. Bond information was not available.
A 12-gauge shotgun was believed to be the primary weapon, the police source said.
The Homicide Division assumed the investigation.
No additional information was released about either of the victims or a motive for the shooting.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting was asked to contact the Homicide Division at 314-444-5371. To remain anonymous, contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).
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.
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