FERGUSON, Mo. — A 28-year-old man has been charged Friday with multiple felonies including first-degree murder for his role in a deadly home invasion inside a Ferguson home early Sunday morning.
According to a press release from the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis, Davon Norman, 28, of St. Louis, was charged Friday with first-degree murder, armed criminal action, kidnapping/facilitating a felony/inflicting injury/terrorizing and first-degree burglary.
He is being held at the St. Louis County Justice Center on a $1 million bond, cash only.
According to a press release from the Major Case Squad, the shooting happened at about 3:45 a.m. Sunday at a home on Knollstone Drive.
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The press release said the Ferguson police department was called to the home for a report of a home invasion. Investigators found that several people broke into the home looking for money. A person was found shot and killed in front of the house.
On Wednesday, investigators identified the victim as Darion Williams, 27, from Ferguson.
Ferguson Police Chief Troy Doyle requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad. The release said there are 17 investigators working on the case.
Anyone with information is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.
Resources for crime victims:
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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.