Israel Whirley

Darrion M. Whirley, 23, and Ana C. Mendoza, 23, were charged after police say Whirley left a Glock 23 pistol owned by Mendoza in his vehicle while he went into the AutoZone at 3619 South Kingshighway on Oct. 10. Mendoza was sitting in the passenger seat when the child, Isreal Whirley, found the gun and fatally shot himself in the head, police said.

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Died

Oct. 10, 2022

Type

Shooting

Age

2 years old

Gender

Male

Where

3619 South Kingshighway,
North Hampton,
St. Louis city