ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Jury selection is currently underway for Thomas Kinworthy, the man accused of fatally shooting St. Louis Metropolitan Police Officer Tamarris Bohannon in August 2020. Kinworthy faces 10 charges, including first-degree murder, stemming from the incident that occurred during a response to a shooting call in south St. Louis City.
The trial, which has been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is finally set to begin on Tuesday, January 16, at 7:55 a.m. at the Civil Courts Building in downtown St. Louis. Ahead of the trial, Kinworthy’s defense recently filed several motions, one of which seeks to have his ‘Unlawful Possession of a Firearm’ charge tried separately from the other charges.
A judge ruled on the motions on Thursday, clearing the way for the trial to proceed as planned. This high-profile case has drawn significant attention, with the local community anxiously awaiting justice for Officer Bohannon’s untimely death.
Officer Tamarris Bohannon, 29, leaves behind a grieving wife and three children. His tragic loss has had a profound impact on both his family and the St. Louis police force. The prosecution will present evidence and witness testimonies to demonstrate that Kinworthy was responsible for the shooting and subsequent death of Officer Bohannon.
As the trial unfolds, it is expected to last approximately two weeks. Throughout the proceedings, First Alert 4 will diligently monitor and report on the developments in this important case.
In summary, the trial for Thomas Kinworthy, the man accused of fatally shooting St. Louis Metropolitan Police Officer Tamarris Bohannon, has commenced with the start of jury selection. Kinworthy faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder, and his defense has recently sought to have one charge tried separately. The trial, delayed due to the pandemic, is scheduled to last two weeks. The community and the St. Louis police force eagerly await justice for Officer Bohannon and closure for his grieving family.