Malachi Brown, 21, was shot and killed during a confrontation on a MetroLink train in St. Louis County on April 29, 2023. Brown was commuting to his job at a local jewelry store when a verbal dispute with a 69-year-old passenger, Terry Alexander, escalated. Brown, who was also armed, returned fire and a struggle over the weapons followed, with Alexander reportedly gaining control of both guns.

Two St. Louis County police officers assigned to the MetroLink Police Task Force were on the train and apprehended Alexander as the train arrived at the next station. Brown was taken to a nearby hospital and died of his injuries. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office filed one count of second-degree murder and one count of armed criminal action against Alexander, who was held on a $200,000 cash-only bond. The shooting shut down MetroLink service for several hours and raised questions about transit safety.

If anyone witnessed the altercation on the train or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward.