Alex Taylor and Ogee Meeski Obituary, Country Club Hills, MO Shooting Death: In Loving Memory Of Cherished Souls
Authorities are actively investigating a double homicide in Country Club Hills, Missouri, after two men were found fatally shot late Thursday night in what officials describe as a developing and ongoing case.
According to police, officers with the City of Country Club Hills responded at approximately 10:25 p.m. on April 9, 2026, to reports of gunfire in the 5600 block of Gatesworth Avenue. When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered two adult male victims suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
Despite immediate response efforts, both men were pronounced deceased at the scene. The victims have since been identified as Alex Taylor and Ogee Meeski.
At this stage of the investigation, authorities confirm that no suspects have been taken into custody, and no information has been released regarding a possible motive. Investigators are working to determine the circumstances that led to the fatal shooting and are treating the case as an active and high-priority investigation.
Due to the severity and complexity of the incident, the City of Country Club Hills has requested assistance from the St. Louis County Police Department’s Bureau of Crimes Against Persons, which has now taken over the lead role in the investigation. Detectives are currently gathering evidence, processing the scene, and following up on potential leads in an effort to identify those responsible.
Officials emphasize that the investigation remains in its early stages and that all details are preliminary and subject to change as new information emerges. Law enforcement has urged the public to come forward with any information that may assist in the case.
Community members who may have witnessed the incident or who have relevant information are encouraged to contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210.
As the investigation continues, residents of Country Club Hills are left shaken by the violence, while authorities work urgently to bring clarity and accountability to the tragic events that unfolded on Gatesworth Avenue.