ST. LOUIS, MO (March 11, 2025) — Trevell Warren, 32, pleaded guilty to charges of involuntary manslaughter and unlawful possession of a firearm in connection with the fatal shooting of 51-year-old John Christmas on June 2, 2024, in the 1400 block of North Kingshighway Boulevard in the Fountain Park neighborhood. Warren will serve a seven-year prison sentence. 

The shooting took place outside of a Phillips 66 gas station where Christmas was arguing with the store clerk. During that argument, Warren approached Christmas from behind and grabbed the visible pistol in Christmas’s waistband and a struggle ensued. During the struggle, the two fell to the ground and the gun went off. Warren fled the area. 

The case was prosecuted by Assistant Circuit Attorney Timothy Wright. 

“We extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Mr. Christmas,” said St. Louis Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore. “We understand the immense pain this tragedy has caused Mr. Christmas’s family. Based on conversations with Mr. Christmas’s family, we understand that they would have liked to have seen Mr. Warren receive a longer sentence. Resolving cases such as this with plea agreements is a difficult but necessary part of our work. The plea agreement reached in this case was based on information gathered during the ongoing investigation and after careful review by the most senior members of our trial staff. Based on the facts and law, the plea agreement was an appropriate resolution of this case.” 

Warren’s case number is 2422-CR01644-01.

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