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Suspect, 18, charged in fatal shooting at McCluer North High School

Aurelius Collier, 18, is being held at St. Louis County Jail on $500K cash bond. The body of recent graduate William Bellamy, 18, was found at the school.

FLORISSANT, Mo. — A man was charged Saturday in the death of another man on a high school campus overnight.

The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged 18-year-old Aurelius Collier with first-degree murder in the death of William Bellamy on Saturday. 

An investigation by Florissant Police determined that Collier was the suspect who they believe shot and killed Bellamy overnight at McCluer North High School in Florissant. Bellamy's body was found with apparent gunshot wounds early Saturday.

Credit: Bellamy family
William Bellamy (center) was shot and killed Saturday morning. He had recently graduated.

Collier, who is also charged with armed criminal action, is being held at the St. Louis County Jail on a $500,000 cash-only bond.

The two had an ongoing feud, according to the Florissant Police report.

Collier was on-scene when officers arrived and was identified as the caller who found the body.

There was no threat to the school or the community, according to an FPD news release. Police say this is an isolated incident.

Dr. Joseph S. Davis, the superintendent of the Ferguson-Florissant School District, released the following statement Saturday about Bellamy, a class of 2021 graduate of McCluer North.

"The loss of any life is tragic and especially tragic when a young life full of promise and potential is taken. Please join me in keeping William’s family and friends in your thoughts and prayers as they grieve the loss of this loved one.

I know that we each respond differently to tragedy. Please know that you are not alone. FFSD partners with Behavioral Health Response who has a 24/7 crisis hotline. Counselors are available to help you process this loss by calling 314-469-6644.

In addition, we will have District counselors and social workers available at McCluer North on Monday with the start of summer school."

Credit: Florissant Police Department
Aurelius Collier, 18, has been charged with murder in the death of William Bellamy

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

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