ST. LOUIS COUNTY — Detectives with the St. Louis County Police Department are investigating the stabbing death of an 81-year-old woman in the 8500 block of Jenny Drive on Sunday morning, Dec. 28, 2025.
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Officers from the Central County Precinct responded at 10:53 a.m. Dec. 28, 2025, to a call reporting an accidental injury.
Upon arrival, they found the woman suffering from stab wounds. She died at the scene.
A preliminary investigation determined the injuries were not accidental but the result of a stabbing by a male suspect. Police identified a person of interest and issued a description of the suspect and a pickup truck believed to be involved, sharing the information with other area law enforcement agencies.
At approximately 3:15 p.m., officers with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department located the suspect inside the pickup truck at a gas station in the 4500 block of Union Boulevard. After a standoff, the suspect was taken into custody.
The investigation remains active, and authorities said details could change as more information becomes available.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477), where callers may be eligible for a reward.
