Coverage dated October 3, 2026 to October 4, 2026

Two Arrested in Fatal Washington Park Shooting of St. Louis Man

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WASHINGTON PARK — Two people were arrested Oct. 1, 2026, in connection with the fatal shooting of a St. Louis man in Washington Park in August, 2026, Illinois State Police said in an Oct. 3 report. Brandon Bland Jr., 18, of East St.

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FOX 2 St. Louis
Illinois State Police arrest two for Washington Park murder (opens FOX 2 St. Louis)
Published Oct 3, 2026
FOX 2 St. Louis's feed description
A man and woman are in custody at St. Clair County Jail for a Washington Park murder over the summer.
River Bender
Two Arrested in Fatal Washington Park Shooting of St. Louis Man (opens River Bender)
Published Oct 4, 2026
River Bender's feed description
WASHINGTON PARK — Two people were arrested Oct. 1, 2026, in connection with the fatal shooting of a St. Louis man in Washington Park in August, 2026, Illinois State Police said in an Oct. 3 report. Brandon Bland Jr., 18, of East St.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
2 charged with murder in connection with August shooting in Washington Park (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Published Oct 4, 2026
St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description
The shooting happened on Aug. 1 in Washington Park.