Police respond to dispute, threat at funeral in north St. Louis

ST. LOUIS – Police responded to a church Friday morning after reports of an altercation and threat during a funeral in north St. Louis.

The incident occurred around 11 a.m. during a funeral at Greater Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church, located on East Prairie Avenue near Cote Brilliante Avenue.

According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD), the altercation occurred inside the church during the funeral and later continued outside. At some point, officials said someone threatened to grab a gun.

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Police say an officer noticed the dispute outside the church while driving past, leading to a call for additional officers to the scene…

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