St. Louis Alderwoman Faces Censure Over Remarks
St. Louis Alderwoman Sharon Tyus faces a potential censure by the Board of Aldermen following remarks made at a community meeting where she stated she would put a "bullet in the head" of Alderman Rasheen Aldridge. Tyus claims the comment…
St. Louis, MO, September 15, 2026 — St. Louis, MO – Alderwoman Sharon Tyus is facing potential censure from the St. Louis Board of Aldermen following controversial remarks made at a recent community meeting. The board is preparing to introduce a resolution seeking a formal censure and a public apology from Tyus.
The controversy stems from comments made by Tyus where she stated she would put a “bullet in the head” of fellow Alderman Rasheen Aldridge. The remarks were reportedly made during a community gathering.
Alderwoman Tyus has since offered an explanation for her statement, asserting that the comment was intended as a wartime analogy concerning trust and was not meant as a literal threat. She claims the context of her statement was misunderstood.
However, Alderman Aldridge and other members of the Board of Aldermen have characterized Tyus’s statement as unacceptable and threatening. The sentiment among these members indicates a significant level of concern regarding the nature of the remarks and their potential impact.
In response to the incident, a formal resolution is slated for introduction. This resolution is expected to call for both a public apology from Alderwoman Tyus and a formal censure by the Board of Aldermen, reflecting the board’s stance on the seriousness of the situation.
The specific date for the introduction of the resolution and any subsequent vote was not immediately available. Details regarding the exact proceedings and the potential timeline for a decision on censure were also not provided in the summary of the trend.
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