Man charged with killing Missouri community center co-worker

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. (AP) — Authorities say a part-time janitor has been charged with first-degree murder after shooting and killing a co-worker at a crowded suburban St. Louis community center before a police officer rushed inside and exchanged gunfire with the shooter. The suspect, 30-year-old Michael J. Honkomp, was seriously wounded. Maryland Heights police Chief…

Victim Identified in Maryland Height’s Community Center shooting

Maryland Heights, Mo.(KTRS) We’re learning more about the fatal shooting inside of the Maryland Heights Community Center last night. Police Chief Bill Carson provided an update during a morning news conference. Carson said the 30-year-old suspect worked for the city as a part-time janitor.  The victim has been identified as 45-year-old Maria Lucas of Olivette.…

DEA targets St. Louis as methamphetamine “transportation hub”

ATLANTA (AP) — Federal authorities say they are targeting methamphetamine “transportation hubs” around the country in an effort to block the distribution of the highly addictive drug. U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon visited Atlanta Thursday to announce the launch of Operation Crystal Shield. Atlanta is one of eight cities the agency has…