Second arrest made after teen shot, killed while playing video games inside

According to police, the shooting happened in the 4900 block of Leahy around 4 p.m.
Published: May. 30, 2023 at 12:24 PM CDT|Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 4:20 PM CDT
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) - A second arrest was made after a 19-year-old was shot and killed while playing video games inside a North St. Louis home Monday.

Police said that 19-year-old De’Sean Henderson has been charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action.

This comes after Marshean Barnett, 19, was arrested for first-degree murder and armed criminal action last week.

According to police, the shooting happened in the 4900 block of Leahy in University City around 4 p.m. Monday, May 29. Officers believe Derrick Johnson was playing video games when a suspect entered the home and shot Johnson.

Police said there was a witness with Johnson at the time, but that person ran off when the shots were fired.

Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-8477 and leave an anonymous tip.

This is an ongoing investigation; News 4 will update this story as more information becomes available.