ST. LOUIS — A man was arrested Wednesday in connection with a drive-by shooting in May that left one man dead and three others hurt.
According to police, the shooting happened in the 3000 block of Olive Street, in St. Louis' Midtown neighborhood on May 18. Kevin Huddlen, 31, was arrested on charges of hindering prosecution, tampering with evidence and unlawful possession of a firearm.
Police at the time said the suspects were believed to be four unknown men. A probable cause statement dated June 6 said the car the men were riding in became disabled.
The probable cause statement says Huddlen picked up the four people after the shooting. Police say Huddlen admitted to helping the men flee the scene and hiding one of their guns in the glovebox of his car.
The man killed was 19-year-old Eddie Randle Jr., a resident of St. Louis' Hamilton Heights neighborhood, the report said. The victims who survived their gunshot wounds were another 19-year-old man, an 18-year-old woman and an unknown woman.
One business manager in that area told 5 On Your Side there were about 200 young people gathered in a parking lot before the shooting started.
Randle and another victim, the second 19-year-old man, were taken to a hospital in a car that was also struck by gunfire, the report said.
The Homicide Division responded and assumed the ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is urged to call the Homicide Division directly at 314-444-5371, or anyone with a tip who wants to remain anonymous and is interested in a reward can 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.
Better Family Life is a nonprofit community development organization working to “stabilize inner-city neighborhoods.” One aspect of its mission is a gun violence de-escalation program. To learn more, call 314-381-8200 or visit https://www.betterfamilylife.org/
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.” To learn more, call 314-327-6697 or email: ProjectLOV@WUSTL.edu
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis has an anti-crime program called “Safety Net for Youth Initiative,” which is a joint partnership with Saint Louis Public Schools to provide services to at-risk youth. To learn more, visit https://www.ulstl.com/anti-crime-initiative.html
Cure Violence is an international organization that has recently launched in a handful of St. Louis neighborhoods. Violence interrupters are trained to deescalate violent situations within their own communities. To learn more, visit https://cvg.org/