Two Teenagers Certified to Stand Trial as Adults in Ferguson Rideshare Driver Shooting
In St. Louis County, two 17-year-olds, Lamarkus Van and Cortez Alexander, have been certified to stand trial as adults for their alleged roles in the shooting death of rideshare driver Shannon O’Brien. Another suspect, 18-year-old Noah Johnson, also faces charges.…
St. Louis, MO, August 12, 2026 —
Two 17-year-old males, identified as Lamarkus Van and Cortez Alexander, have been certified to face trial as adults in connection with the shooting death of rideshare driver Shannon O’Brien. The incident took place on January 30th in the 1700 block of Windward Court in Ferguson, St. Louis County.
The certification means that Van and Alexander will be prosecuted as adults, rather than within the juvenile justice system. This legal process typically involves a hearing where a judge determines if there is probable cause that the juvenile committed the offense and if transferring the case to adult court is appropriate, considering factors such as the severity of the offense and the juvenile’s history.
Authorities have also charged 18-year-old Noah Johnson in connection with the same incident. The specific charges filed against Johnson were not detailed in the provided information. Details regarding the sequence of events leading to the shooting and the alleged roles of each individual have not been fully disclosed.
The investigation into the death of Shannon O’Brien is ongoing. Information regarding the permit status for any involved parties, inspection outcomes, specific code violations, or fine amounts was not provided. The case is proceeding through the St. Louis County court system.
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