An arrest has been made in the tragic death of Colin Brown, a talented high school hockey player who was fatally shot on I-55 back in November.
Colin succumbed to his injuries on November 27th after being in critical condition for several days.
Police discovered more than 20 cartridge casings on I-55 during their investigation of the shooting incident, as stated in court documents. These casings were determined to be from both a handgun and a rifle.
According to court documents, a witness reported seeing a “dark Audi” parked on Minnesota Avenue in close proximity to the shooting incident.
Police were able to confirm this information through surveillance video, which showed a dark Audi following the victim’s car onto I-55 and then returning to Minnesota Avenue after the shooting took place.
The victim’s car had bullet holes that matched the bullet casings found on I-55, providing further evidence of the Audi’s involvement in the incident.
The police stated that Jordan resided in the Minnesota residence. They were able to track his movements through the location data on his phone, which showed that he was in line with the Audi’s trajectory.
Utilizing this data, the Real Time Crime Center managed to obtain the license plate number of the Audi and pinpoint Jordan’s whereabouts. Jordan also confirmed that he was the sole owner of the phone, further establishing his presence in the Audi during the time of the shooting.
Months earlier, Jordan had been released on parole from federal prison, and he often mentioned this when discussing his cell phone.
During a press conference on Friday afternoon, St. Louis Metropolitan Police, along with the FBI and other agencies, stated that they believe there are other individuals involved in the incident and clarified that Jordan is not identified as the shooter.
Multiple billboards were placed around the St. Louis Metro featuring Colin’s face, as authorities intensified their search for a suspect. In an effort to gather more information, CrimeStoppers offered a generous reward of $25,000 for any tips related to the case.
“We are thankful for the tireless efforts of the SLMPD, FBI, St. Louis County, Illinois State Police in working on this case and getting it to this point. Additionally, we would like to thank the prosecutor’s office and all the other law enforcement agencies not mentioned who dedicated resources and worked countless hours on behalf of our son, Colin. While there is still much to do before this case is closed, we are confident the effort shown will continue. Hopefully, this shows that senseless violence such as this that took Colin from us all can not be committed without consequence. Again, thank you to law enforcement and the community for coming forward to assist.”
Affton’s Coach Bob Jakubeck expressed a mixture of relief and various emotions.
Brown’s passing has had a profound impact on the teenager, and the team’s leadership has made sure to honor his spirit during team events. Jakubeck and his assistants decided to get matching tattoos with the number “72,” which was Brown’s jersey number for Affton, as a way to pay tribute to him before the matches.
Law enforcement across the bi-state also experienced a sense of relief. Brendan Kelly, the director of the agency, also made an appearance at the news conference.
He expressed the belief that in the face of such senseless and unimaginable loss of life, there must be a solution.
“The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies, has been working day and night to ensure there is accountability for the death of Colin Brown. Though we will never have true justice for this senseless violence, our community can feel some sense of relief with this arrest and the charges that have been filed. I am incredibly grateful for the officers and other community partners who have worked so hard on this investigation. Everyone who knew and loved Colin continues to be in my prayers.”
Fundraising efforts are still ongoing for the Brown family, and you can support them by making a donation through the DAWG Nation Hockey Foundation. Click here to contribute and make a difference in their lives.
