A 23-year-old woman from University City has been formally charged following a brazen double shooting at a public park in Jennings, Missouri, that left one woman critically injured and another wounded.
The violent incident occurred on the evening of Saturday, May 30, in front of stunned families and community members at Koeneman Park, a usually quiet recreational space now marred by chaos and gunfire.
According to the St. Louis County Police Department, officers were dispatched around 6:05 p.m. to the 2600 block of Shannon Avenue, near the entrance of the park, after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots. Upon arrival, officers found two women suffering from gunshot wounds—one with an injury to the chest and the other with a gunshot wound to the right arm.
Victims Caught in the Crossfire While Trying to Help
Investigators later revealed that the two women had attempted to intervene in a physical fight between two individuals at the park, attempting to de-escalate the situation. However, that act of courage quickly turned tragic.
Police say Imani R. Easley, 23, allegedly retrieved a Glock handgun and opened fire on the women. The shooting unfolded in full view of parkgoers and was captured on video, some of which was livestreamed on Facebook.
The harrowing footage circulated quickly on social media, playing a critical role in helping authorities identify and apprehend Easley shortly after the incident.’
One Victim in Critical Condition
Emergency services rushed both victims to a nearby hospital. While the woman shot in the arm is expected to recover, the second victim—who was struck in the chest—remains in critical condition, according to a statement from police spokesperson Mary Schmitt.
