A Missouri man is facing a charge of first-degree murder following a harrowing incident where he allegedly threw his two-week-old daughter into the Mississippi River.
The tragic event occurred on Tuesday evening after a confrontation between the child's parents. According to St. Louis Police, the suspect, identified as 34-year-old Deandre Alvon Lewis, was arguing with the infant's mother near the riverfront.
A Desperate Search and Tragic Discovery
Following the alleged act, a desperate search was launched for the newborn. The St. Louis Fire Department's Marine Unit and Dive Team scoured the treacherous waters of the river throughout the night.
Tragically, the search concluded on Wednesday when the infant's body was recovered from the water near the Poplar Street Bridge. The discovery confirmed the worst fears of the authorities involved.
Confrontation and a Fatal Act
Preliminary investigations suggest the argument between Lewis and the mother escalated at the river's edge. It is alleged that during this altercation, Lewis took the infant and threw her into the powerful current of the Mississippi.
He subsequently fled the scene but was apprehended by police a short time later. He is now being held without bond at the St. Louis City Justice Center.
A Community in Mourning
The case has sent shockwaves through the local community, with officials describing the incident as profoundly disturbing. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to piece together the full sequence of events leading to this unimaginable tragedy.
