James Bond

Authorities on Tuesday identified the 14-year-old boy shot to death Sunday in Berkeley. The St. Louis County Medical Examiner's Office said James Bond was killed in the 6800 block of Larry Lane in Berkeley. James had been shot in the chest. He lived on Hodiamont Avenue in the city's Wells-Goodfellow neighborhood. Police said the boy was found dead about 7 p.m. Sunday in the front yard of a home on Larry Lane. Police were called to the block after someone reported shots and saw "multiple juveniles armed with firearms," according to the Major Case Squad. A 14-year-old was later certified to be charged as an adult. Clifton Booze Jr., of Hazelwood, faces charges that include second-degree murder, first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action.

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Died

March 26, 2023

Type

Shooting

Age

14 years old

Gender

Male

Where

6800 block of Larry Lane,
Berkeley,
St. Louis County