</s>A St. Louis-area man shot his girlfriend, her two young children and her mother in the home they all shared, authorities said Saturday.

A St. Louis-area man shot his girlfriend, her two young children and her mother in the home they all shared, authorities said Saturday.

ST. CHARLES, Mo. (AP) — A St. Louis-area man shot to death his girlfriend, her two young children and her mother in the home they all shared, authorities said Saturday. He exchanged gunfire with officers as he fled and was captured several hours later in a convenience store, covered in blood and wounded.

Prosecutors filed 15 charges against Richard Darren Emery of St. Charles, Missouri, including first-degree murder, assault and attempted robbery. Authorities said Emery, 46, abandoned his own pickup and tried unsuccessfully to steal a woman’s car while on the run, attacking her as well.

Emery remained in a local hospital with two gunshot wounds that authorities said did not appear self-inflicted and most likely came from the shootout with officers. St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney Tim Lohmar said investigators did not know the motive for the shootings as of Saturday evening.

“We may never know,” Lohmar said during a news conference. “This one in particular was the worst example of a domestic violence case. Anytime you have a domestic violence case you worry about the safety of the victim, and this would be your worst nightmare.”

St. Charles is a city of about 70,000 residents on the Missouri River northwest of St. Louis. Officials said it’s had of spate of deadly domestic violence incidents recently — with six deaths in the past eight days that Lohmar said are unrelated.

Officials said police received a call just before midnight Friday about a shooting at the house where Emery and the victims lived. Lohmar said officers later found three victims dead of gunshot wounds in one bedroom. They were Zoe Kasten, 8; her brother, Jonathan Kasten, 10; and their grandmother, Jane Moeckel, 61.

Officers found the fourth victim, a 39-year-old woman, in the home’s master bedroom, suffering from gunshot wounds but still alive, Lohmar said. She was taken to an area hospital, where she died.

Authorities did not name the fourth victim but described her as the children’s mother, the daughter of the older woman and Emery’s girlfriend.

The initial call came to police came from inside the house, and Lohmar said investigators believe Moeckel made it.

“During that phone call, the 911 operator could hear gunshots in the background,” St. Charles Police Lt. Tom Wilkison said.

Lohmar said Emery attempted to flee in his pickup and was stopped by a police car. He and the officers exchanged shots, and he fled on foot.

Authorities described his attempt to steal another vehicle as a carjacking and said she stabbed its female driver seven times. They said her injuries were not life-threatening.

The area is wooded, and Lohmar said Emery was able to elude police in the dark. But when he sought shelter in the bathroom of the convenience store a few miles away, an employee contacted police, Lohmar said.

Each of the charges against Emery carries a possible penalty of 30 years to life in prison, Lohmar said, adding that more charges are possible and seeking the death penalty is an option under Missouri law.

“It’s premature for us to make any sort of pronouncement about that right now, but I can tell you this thing looks and smells like a death penalty case,” he said.

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This version of the story corrects the direction of St. Charles from St. Louis in the second paragraph</s>ST. CHARLES, Mo. (KDKA) — St. Charles, Missouri, police confirmed they have a suspect in custody related to the overnight shooting deaths of four people on Saturday.

Police say they were called to the scene of a shooting in the 100 block of Whetstone Drive just before midnight Saturday and discovered multiple gunshot victims.

The police observed a vehicle leaving the scene at a high rate of speed. After the vehicle was stopped by officers, there was an exchange of gunfire between the suspect and police. No officers were injured but the suspect escaped.

A short time after that, the suspect attempted a carjacking and stabbed another victim. The carjacking victim’s injury is not life threatening, according to police.

After an extensive manhunt, the suspect was not immediately located. At 7:26 a.m., however, the suspect was apprehended inside a St. Charles QuikTrip after calls came in that the suspect was inside bleeding.

The suspect was taken into custody and transported to the hospital for injuries sustained while fleeing police.</s>ST. CHARLES, Mo. (KMOV.com) -- St. Charles City police confirm they have a suspect in custody related to the overnight murder of 4 people in St. Charles. Police tell News 4 this happened on Whetstone Dr., near Muegge Rd. and Abbydale Dr.

Police took the suspect in custody when they found him at a St. Charles QuikTrip. Workers at the convenience store called police when a man covered in blood went into the bathroom.

St. Charles police confirmed that three people were shot and killed at the home on Whetstone, and a fourth victim later died at the hospital from gunshot wounds sustained at the home.

The Major Case Squad has been called in to assist with the investigation. Helicopter and SWAT teams were also called to assist in the search for the suspect.

The suspect, male, allegedly left the scene on foot. Police will only describe the suspect as a white male in his 40s.

Police say they were called to the scene of a shooting in the 100 block of Whetstone at midnight Saturday. Upon arrival an officer was involved in gun battle with the suspect. The officer was uninjured and it is unknown if the suspect was struck.

Police held a press conference at St. Charles PD headquarters Saturday morning. No information on the suspect or the victim's identity has been released as authorities work to notify next of kin.</s>ST. CHARLES, MO.—Authorities say four people have been fatally shot inside a St. Louis-area home and a suspect has been taken into custody after seeking shelter hours later in a convenience store.

Police in St. Charles, Missouri, said the suspect also had a gun battle with officers just after midnight Saturday as he attempted to drive away from the home.</s>ST. CHARLES, Mo. (KCTV/KMOV) -- St. Charles City police confirm they have a suspect in custody related to the overnight murder of four people in St. Charles.

The police have said that the victims include an 8-year-old and a 10-year-old.

Police told our affiliate KMOV this happened on Whetstone Dr., near Muegge Rd. and Abbydale Dr.

Police took the suspect in custody when they found him at a St. Charles QuikTrip. Workers at the convenience store called police when a man covered in blood went into the bathroom.

St. Charles police confirmed that three people were killed at the home on Whetstone, and a fourth victim later died at the hospital from wounds sustained at the home.

The Major Case Squad has been called in to assist with the investigation.

The suspect, male, allegedly left the scene on foot. Police will only describe the suspect as a white male in his 40s.

Police say they were called to the scene of a shooting in the 100 block of Whetstone at midnight Saturday. Upon arrival an officer was involved in gun battle with the suspect. The officer was uninjured and it is unknown if the suspect was struck.

According to police, the suspect fled the scene on foot and attempted to carjack a woman, and stabbed her in the process. The woman's injuries are not life threatening, police say.

Police held a press conference at St. Charles PD headquarters Saturday morning. No information on the suspect or the victim's identity has been released as authorities work to notify next of kin.</s>ST. CHARLES, Mo. (KMOV.com) -- St. Charles City police confirm they have a suspect in custody related to the overnight murder of 4 people in St. Charles. Police tell News 4 this happened on Whetstone Dr., near Muegge Rd. and Abbydale Dr.

Police took the suspect in custody when they found him at a St. Charles QuikTrip. Workers at the convenience store called police when a man covered in blood went into the bathroom.

St. Charles police confirmed that three people were killed at the home on Whetstone, and a fourth victim later died at the hospital from wounds sustained at the home.

The Major Case Squad has been called in to assist with the investigation.

The suspect, male, allegedly left the scene on foot. Police will only describe the suspect as a white male in his 40s.

Police say they were called to the scene of a shooting in the 100 block of Whetstone at midnight Saturday. Upon arrival an officer was involved in gun battle with the suspect. The officer was uninjured and it is unknown if the suspect was struck.

The Major Case Squad has been called in to assist with the investigation. They, along with St. Charles PD, will hold a press conference at 9 a.m. News 4 will stream that event on the KMOV News App and on Facebook.</s>ST. CHARLES, Mo. — Authorities say four people have been fatally shot inside a St. Louis-area home and a suspect has been taken into custody after seeking shelter hours later in a convenience store.

Police in St. Charles, Missouri, said the suspect also had a gun battle with officers just after midnight Saturday as he attempted to drive away from the home.

They said he fled on foot, tried unsuccessfully to steal a woman’s car, stabbed her and fled on foot again. The woman’s injuries were not life-threatening.

Three shooting victims were found dead inside the home. A fourth died at a local hospital.

The suspect also was injured and was in a local hospital Saturday.

Authorities did not name the suspect or the victims or provide details about the suspect’s potential motives.</s>ST. CHARLES, Mo. (KMOV.com) -- St. Charles City police have identified the victims in the overnight quadruple homicide on Whetstone Drive which include a 8 and 10-year-old.

Zoe J. Kasten, 8, Jonathan Kasten, 10, and Jane Moeckel, 61, have been identified by police as the victims. A fourth victim, an adult female, has not yet been positively identified.

Police took the suspect, a 46-year-old male, in custody when they found him at a St. Charles QuikTrip. Workers at the convenience store called police when a man covered in blood went into the bathroom.

St. Charles police confirmed that three people were shot and killed at the home on Whetstone, and a fourth victim later died at the hospital from gunshot wounds sustained at the home.

The Major Case Squad has been called in to assist with the investigation. Helicopter and SWAT teams were also called to assist in the search for the suspect.

The suspect, male, allegedly left the scene on foot. Police will only describe the suspect as a white male in his 40s.

Police say they were called to the scene of a shooting in the 100 block of Whetstone at midnight Saturday. Upon arrival an officer was involved in gun battle with the suspect. The officer was uninjured and it is unknown if the suspect was struck.

Police held a press conference at St. Charles PD headquarters Saturday morning. No information on the suspect or the victim's identity has been released as authorities work to notify next of kin.

Charges are expected to be announced against the suspect in a 4 p.m. press conference at St. Charles Police headquarters. News 4 will stream the press conference on the KMOV News App and Facebook page.

This is a developing story. Stay with News 4 as we work to get more information.</s>ST. CHARLES, Mo. (AP) — The Latest on the fatal shootings of four people in a St.-Louis area home (all times local):

Authorities have identified three of the four fatal shooting victims in a St. Louis-area home as a young sister and brother and their grandmother.

The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis said three victims were found inside the home in St. Charles, Missouri early Saturday. They were 8-year-old Zoe Kasten, 10-year-old Jonathan Kasten and 61-year-old Jane Moeckel, all from St. Charles.

The fourth victim, a woman, was transported to a local hospital and died there. She has not been identified.

Authorities also have not identified the suspect, a 46-year-old man.

He exchanged gunfire with officers as he tried to drive away and fled on foot. He was taken into custody about 7:30 a.m. Saturday at a convenience store a few miles away.

Authorities say four people have been fatally shot inside a St. Louis-area home and a suspect has been taken into custody after seeking shelter hours later in a convenience store.

Police in St. Charles, Missouri, said the suspect also had a gun battle with officers just after midnight Saturday as he attempted to drive away from the home.

They said he fled on foot, tried unsuccessfully to steal a woman's car, stabbed her and fled on foot again. The woman's injuries were not life-threatening.

Three shooting victims were found dead inside the home. A fourth died at a local hospital.

The suspect also was injured and was in a local hospital Saturday.

Authorities did not name the suspect or the victims or provide details about the suspect's potential motives.
Four people are killed in a shooting in St. Charles, Missouri, United States. Another person was stabbed but survived. A suspect was arrested soon after.