St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

The suspect, who has been detained since 2024 in multiple criminal cases, has a history of behavioral problems.

The guard was treated for injuries to his face. The investigation is ongoing.

The move is largely procedural, but it comes as the legislature is entering a politically charged special session that could result in a new congressional map and restrictions on passing amendments to the state constitution.

The former jail oversight board leader is seeking compensatory and punitive damages. Mensah says they were beaten unconscious by police while visiting the jail in 2023.

A jury awarded Mansur Ball-Bey’s family nearly $19 million in a wrongful death lawsuit. Instead of paying, the city is seeking a new trial.

The city sheriff’s department remains in possession of a second firearm.

St. Louis’ civilian-led oversight board was founded to investigate police. A letter from the city attorney has thrown the board’s future into doubt.

In addition to approving internal administrative matters, the board authorized a new three-year, $6 million contract for body-worn and in-car cameras. The bidding process for the contract is under scrutiny.

Police also obtained 60 firearms across the city over the long weekend, which marks a 60% increase from last year and a 160% increase compared with a normal Thursday through Sunday.

The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department fired Lafeal Lawshea in 2021 after Missouri suspended his law enforcement license following the filing of criminal charges.