ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A University City woman has been charged for shooting two women who attempted to break up a fight at Koeneman Park.
According to Mary Schmitt, a spokeswoman, the shooting happened around 6:05 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, in the 2600 block of Shannon Avenue in Jennings.
Police said the two victims attempted to break up a fight between two other people. In response, Imani R. Easley, 23, pulled out a Glock pistol and shot one victim in her right arm and the other victim in her chest.
Both victims were rushed to the hospital for medical treatment. The woman who was shot in her chest remains listed in critical condition.
Police said there were several bystanders and witnesses to the shooting, and the entire incident was captured on Facebook video.
After reviewing the video, police arrested Easley. Police said Easley later admitted to shooting both victims.
The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged Easley with two counts of first-degree assault, two counts of armed criminal action, and one count of unlawful use of a weapon. Easley remains jailed on a $500,000 cash-only bond. She has a bond reduction hearing scheduled for June 9, followed by a preliminary hearing on July 2.