Teenager and Underage Boy Charged in Brutal Killing of Acquaintance
St. Peters, Mo. – A shocking incident unfolded in St. Peters, a suburb outside of St. Louis, as a teenager and an underage boy face charges in the killing and desecration of an acquaintance. According to police reports, the crime took place on Monday evening after an altercation in the home of the 18-year-old suspect, Jackson Pierce. The victim has been identified as 23-year-old Dalton Coleman.
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Details of the incident have not been released due to an ongoing investigation. However, a probable cause statement reveals that an eyewitness, residing in the same house as Pierce, left before the violence erupted. The witness stated that Pierce called him, expressing frustration over Coleman’s erratic behavior and demands for unknown belongings.
In an attempt to diffuse the situation, the witness instructed Pierce to gather valuable items, including a firearm stored in the kitchen cabinet, and secure them in his room. Tragically, the confrontation escalated within minutes. Pierce called the witness again, stating that he had shot and killed Coleman.
According to the witness, Coleman had forced his way into Pierce’s bedroom, leading to a struggle over the firearm. Pierce allegedly shot Coleman multiple times, as the victim relentlessly attacked him. Shockingly, Pierce informed the witness that he had shot Coleman a total of 14 times before he finally fell to the ground.
When the witness advised Pierce to contact the police, he refused, prompting the witness to seek legal counsel. Eventually, the St. Charles County SWAT Unit was called in to apprehend the suspects. Pierce and the underage boy surrendered and were taken into custody.
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During a subsequent search of the house, authorities discovered Coleman’s body inside a rolled-up air mattress, tightly bound with an electrical cord and covered with a plastic garbage bag. Pierce confessed that he had attempted to clean the crime scene using towels and dish soap.
Pierce now faces charges of murder, armed criminal action, and tampering with physical evidence. He is currently held on a $1 million cash-only bond. The underage suspect is under the custody of Family Court.
Preliminary autopsy results indicate that Coleman suffered approximately 15 gunshot wounds to his abdomen, hand, and face. The investigation is ongoing as authorities gather further evidence and await the completion of the autopsy.
This gruesome incident has sent shockwaves through the community, leaving many questions unanswered as residents grapple with the horrifying details surrounding the killing.
