A family dispute in St. Louis’ West End on January 14, 2026, ended with the shooting deaths of two brothers. Responding officers found 35-year-old Victor Blount inside an apartment in the 1000 block of Hamilton Avenue with fatal gunshot wounds. His 40-year-old brother, Jeramie Blount, was located with gunshot wounds in a nearby field and died after being taken to hospital.

Police say the preliminary investigation indicates a disagreement between the brothers escalated, and that Jeramie Blount shot Victor. A woman in her 40s who was in the apartment then fired at Jeramie; after being shot he fled and collapsed in the field. The woman was taken into custody and is reportedly cooperating with the homicide investigation, and authorities say they are not seeking any other suspects.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who knew Victor or Jeramie and can provide information about their movements that morning is asked to come forward.