Ryan J. Wayne II

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