Robbery Turned Deadly Near MetroLink | St. Louis News

A brutal robbery turned deadly near North Hanley MetroLink Station on July 5th, when four men ambushed a couple, demanding their belongings. After the victims surrendered, bystanders rushed to help chase the suspects—only for the situation to spiral into gunfire. Two men were fatally shot: Johnell Wilder-Lawson, one of the original victims, and Charles Sanders Jr., a hero who stepped in to help. Two others were wounded, one of whom sought medical care on their own. An 18-year-old, Makell L. Hemphill, has been arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree murder and armed criminal action, currently held on a $1 million cash-only bond. The community is reeling from the violence that erupted from a simple robbery. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4c16da2db0c92de2