St. Louis Metropolitan Police

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We are excited to announce three #SLMPD officers were honored this week as “Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Officers of the Year” at the annual CIT Appreciation Awards Banquet! The award recognizes the exceptional work of officers who display skill & compassion while handling behavioral or mental health crisis calls. We are proud of Officers Hayes, Hemingway, and Sanford for the work they do! #STL

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#SLMPD heard you.

Our goal was to showcase St. Louis and our officers’ work to reduce gun violence. After listening to our community’s concerns, we have decided not to move forward with the proposed docuseries.

We will explore other ways to share this important work while building trust with the people we serve. Your voice matters, and we remain committed to working alongside you to make St. Louis safer for everyone.

[St. Louis Metropolitan Police @SLMPD]

District 2 officers responded to a shooting in the 1200 block of Hampton Ave around 2:10 AM. An adult man has died. Homicide detectives have been requested.
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[Mitchell McCoy @MitchellMcCoy]

Within the last hour, District 6 officers rushed to a shooting in the area of Gilmore and Thekla. A boy, we believe in his early teens, was shot. An unknown vehicle left the area after shots were fired. The teen is stable. Anyone with information should contact @STLRCS.

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On Wednesday, the St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners will consider establishing a Police Pre-Recruit position to help the #SLMPD hire and retain qualified candidates before their next Police Academy class begins.
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Public Affairs will do an update at 2:45pm at the staging location regarding the standoff which just ended peacefully.

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UPDATE: One person has been safely taken into custody following the shots fired incident in the 1400 block of Park. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as officers and negotiators worked to resolve the situation peacefully.

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UPDATE: Officers responded to a shots fired call in the 1400 block of Park and found evidence of numerous shots fired, including ballistic damage. SWAT and negotiators are working to resolve the situation peacefully. Please continue to avoid the area.

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UPDATE: Officers responded to a shots fired call in the 1400 block of Park and found evidence of numerous shots fired, including ballistic damage. SWAT and negotiators are working to resolve the situation peacefully. Please continue to avoid the area.

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SWAT officers and negotiators are working an active incident in the 1400 block of Park following a call for shots fired. Please avoid the area and follow officers’ directions. Updates will be shared as information becomes available. #SLMPD

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Media staging is in the parking lot of 13th and Lafayette.

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SWAT officers and negotiators are working an active incident in the 1400 block of Park following a call for shots fired. Please avoid the area and follow officers’ directions. Updates will be shared as information becomes available. #SLMPD

[St. Louis Metropolitan Police @SLMPD]

SWAT officers and negotiators are working an active incident in the 1400 block of Park following a call for shots fired. Please avoid the area and follow officers’ directions. Updates will be shared as information becomes available. #SLMPD

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UPDATE: Interstate 55 Southbound at Germania has been reopened.

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I-55 southbound traffic is being diverted off the highway onto Germania Ave due to a fatal accident at the Weber Exit. Accident Reconstruction is being requested to investigate. Plan for delays.

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District 6 officers responded to a shooting in the 4200 block of Linton around 5:00PM. An adult man has died. Homicide detectives have been requested. #SLMPD

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Briefing Alert: The #SLMPD will provide a media briefing in the area of Tesson Ferry Rd and Hermitage Drive at approximately 3pm.

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UPDATE: Moments ago, Maurio Thomas was taken into custody with support from St. Louis County Police, regional and federal partners. He was arrested in the area of Tesson Ferry Rd and Hermitage Drive. Additional updates to come.

[Mitchell McCoy @MitchellMcCoy]

These photos show Maurio Thomas during his original Oct. 15 arrest, at 1:15 a.m. Sunday moments after his escape, and at 1:41 a.m. Sunday at Washington and Jefferson.

Our search continues. If you see him, do not approach—call 911 immediately.

[St. Louis Metropolitan Police @SLMPD]

LOOK CLOSELY: These photos show escaped inmate Maurio Thomas, including images from Thursday’s arrest and close-ups of the shoes he was last seen wearing.

Our search continues. If you see him, do not approach or follow him. Call 911 immediately.

[St. Louis Metropolitan Police @SLMPD]

@DonSizzliani SLMPD does not oversee operations at the City Justice Center. Our focus right now is protecting the public and doing everything possible to locate Maurio Thomas and return him to custody.

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#UPDATE: Escaped City Justice Center inmate Maurio Thomas may now be wearing gray shorts. This Real-Time Crime Center video captured him in the area of Washington and Jefferson at 1:41am. Lock doors and secure vehicles. Do not approach. Call 911 if seen.