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Lovestruck teens shot 7 family members in East St. Louis
NBC 5 Chicago • • nation
Key Points:
- A 15-year-old girl and 16-year-old Ja'ymier Davis were arrested and charged in connection with the execution-style shootings of five family members and the wounding of two others in East St. Louis.
- The victims, all related to the girl, included her siblings, grandmother, aunt, and cousin; two family members survived the attack.
- Authorities believe the motive was the teens' desire to be together despite family opposition, leading them to eliminate those who objected.
- Davis faces multiple charges including five counts of first-degree murder, attempted murder, aggravated battery, vehicular hijacking, dismemberment, and unlawful use of a stolen firearm.
- Prosecutors plan to seek adult trial status for the 15-year-old girl, who currently faces similar charges but has not yet been transferred to adult court.
