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St. Louis’ Crime Chime: Lamarkus Van and Cortez Alexander Certified as Adults: Charged With Murder in January Shootout That Killed Innocent Lyft Driver

Two 17-year-olds, Lamarkus Van and Cortez Alexander, have been certified as adults and face second-degree murder charges following a planned January shootout in St. Louis County. Authorities say rival groups arranged the confrontation using a Lyft vehicle, resulting in the fatal shooting of an innocent driver caught in the crossfire.