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Neighbor Confrontation Ends in Deaths of Missouri Mother and Teen

Authorities say the suspect later shot himself, dying before prosecution could proceed.

Overview

  • A 73-year-old neighbor confronted 38-year-old Jessica Lashly and her 17-year-old daughter Jersey Greer over a reported noise dispute and shot both at their House Springs home on July 25.
  • Both victims were taken to hospital in critical condition and died days later on July 27, leaving the family and their community to grieve.
  • Investigators obtained a no-bond arrest warrant and charged the neighbor with two counts of first-degree assault and two counts of armed criminal action before deputies found him at his home.
  • When deputies approached the suspect he shot himself and later died at a hospital on Aug. 2, closing the prospect of a criminal trial.
  • Friends and teammates have organized fundraisers and tributes, and friends reported that Jersey’s organ donations have helped multiple patients as the family continues to mourn.