Ferguson murder suspect arrested after a month on the run

By CNN Newsource

Published August 18, 2021 8:15 am

By KMOV.COM STAFF

FERGUSON, Mo. (KMOV) — A murder suspect is in custody after spending a month on the run.

At-large warrants were issued last month for Garry Rodgers. The 24-year-old was charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the shooting death of 26-year-old Austin Phillips on July 16 near the intersection of Highmont and Gage Drives. The fatal shooting happened just after 9:30 p.m. after Rodgers and Phillips, of St. Ann, reportedly got into an argument.

Shortly after Phillips’ death, police released Rodgers’ photo and a picture of the black Honda Sedan he was last seen driving in hopes of locating the suspect. A reward of up to $5,000 was offered to anyone with information that led to Rodgers’ arrest. On Tuesday, the suspect was arrested in the City of St. Louis.

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