Ja'ymier Davis and the 15-year-old girl face charges for targeted shooting of family in East St. Louis.
Two teenagers, 16-year-old Ja'ymier Davis and a 15-year-old girl, face severe charges following a shooting spree that killed five members of the girl’s family in East St. Louis. Illinois State Police announced that the pair is charged with first-degree murder and other serious felonies. The investigation began after human remains were discovered at the Samuel Gompers Homes. Authorities identified five victims—Cherie L. May, Shania W. Thompson, Devin D. May, Quentin L. Thompson, and Patricia A. May—all connected to the 15-year-old suspect. The initial reports indicated the violence was targeted against family members. Ja'ymier Davis, who is being held in the St. Clair County Jail, faces five counts of first-degree murder. Prosecutors plan to seek to try both juveniles as adults. Family members indicated the motive stemmed from the teenagers' desire to remain together. The case remains active, with investigators continuing to piece together the details of the deadly incident.