St. Louis County Prosecutor issues charges in MetroLink murder suspect

St. Louis County Police
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ST. LOUIS (KMOX) - The suspect in Saturday's fatal shooting on a MetroLink train has been charged with Second Degree Murder and Armed Criminal Action.

St. Louis County Police say 69-year old Terry Alexander and 21-year old Malachi Brown argued. Alexander pulled out a gun and shot the victim several times, Brown returned fire, there was then a physical struggle and Alexander gained possession of both guns.

When the train arrived at the Maplewood Manchester station, Alexander was taken into custody by police  assigned to the Bureau of Transit Police. Officers.

Alexander is being held on a 200-thousand dollar cash only bond.

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