Charges filed in Fairgrounds killing

Turley Smith is accused of fatlly shooting a man in north St. Louis on March 15th
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ST. LOUIS (KMOX) - A suspect's been charged after a Hazelwood man was shot dead in north St. Louis.

City police say 44-year-old Percy Bowman was gunned-down Saturday evening on Peck, in the Fairgrounds neighborhood.

Officers found him surrounded by a crowd.

Police say 31-year-old Turley Smith was taken into custody, Sunday.

He's charged with first-degree murder, armed criminal action, and unlawful possession of a gun.

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