Couple Accused in Fatal Shooting on I-170, Court Records Show Ferguson PD Visit Hours Prior
Husband and wife Willie and Taiya Herndon are accused of fatally shooting 17-year-old Alyssa Wilson on Interstate 170 in St. Louis. New court records reveal the couple was at the Ferguson Police Department just hours before the fatal shooting.
St. Louis, MO, October 29, 2026 —
Willie Herndon and Taiya Herndon, a married couple, are facing accusations in connection with the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Alyssa Wilson. The incident reportedly occurred on Interstate 170 in St. Louis.
Recent court records have brought to light new details regarding the timeline of events leading up to the shooting. According to these records, the couple, Willie and Taiya Herndon, were present at the Ferguson Police Department on the day of the fatal incident. The records indicate their visit to the police department took place just hours before the shooting of Alyssa Wilson.
Further details regarding the circumstances of the shooting, the nature of the visit to the Ferguson Police Department, and the specific charges filed against Willie and Taiya Herndon were not explicitly detailed in the available information. The location of the shooting has been identified as Interstate 170 in St. Louis.
The victim, Alyssa Wilson, was 17 years old at the time of her death. Information regarding the motive for the alleged crime or any further investigative steps being taken by authorities was not provided.
The case remains under investigation, and additional information is expected to emerge as court proceedings continue. The specific outcomes of any legal proceedings or further developments in the investigation were not disclosed.
Story summarized from the original created by Kalie Strain on www.firstalert4.com, see more information here.
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