(ST. LOUIS) Saint Louis Police say they have arrested a murder suspect from Siloam Springs, Arkansas. 32-year old Lucas Espinosa was arrested near the Gateway Arch grounds around 9:00 this (Sunday) morning.
Here is a Facebook posting from Silloam Springs Police:
Saturday, November 7, 2026, at approximately 6:10 pm, the Siloam Springs Police Department responded to South Oak Hill Street in reference to a shooting.
Officers arrived on scene and life-saving measures were attempted, but ultimately the victim, 45-year-old, Brandon Granger, succumbed to his injuries. The suspect was identified as 32-year-old Lucas Espinosa, who had fled the scene prior to officer’s arrival. Sunday, November 8, 2026, at approximately 8:46 am, the Siloam Springs Police Department received notification that the St. Louis Metro Police Department in St. Louis, Missouri, located and subsequently arrested Lucas Espinosa.
Espinosa’s vehicle was also located and seized as evidence. The men and women of the Siloam Springs Police Department send our condolences and prayers to the family of Mr. Granger.
We would also like to extend our deepest gratitude and appreciation to the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, the St. Louis Metro Police Department, the public, and witnesses for their invaluable assistance during this investigation. No further information will be released at this time as this remains an active investigation.
Police say Espinosa killed person Saturday then fled the state
Police say Espinosa killed person Saturday then fled the state
