Ryan J. Wayne was killed by police officers after fleeing a traffic stop. Police said he was armed with a gun. Four St. Charles police officers all fired their guns. Wayne died at the scene. Police said he had fled a traffic stop, ran away after a crash and was armed. Authorities have not said if he pointed a weapon after officers before they shot him.
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Died
May 18, 2025
Type
Officer-involved shooting
Age
21 years old
Gender
Male
Where
South Fifth and Ameristar Boulevard,
St. Charles,
St. Charles County