Armed Robbery Strikes St. Louis Fast Food Restaurant
On September 24, 2023, a St. Louis fast food restaurant in the 600 block of North Kingshighway Boulevard was robbed at gunpoint. The incident has left the community shaken, and now three men are facing serious charges for their alleged involvement in the crime.
According to the indictment, Reuel Clower, 43, Michael Upchurch, 41, both of St. Louis, and Carlos D. Nelson, 23, of Belleville, Ill., robbed the restaurant, searched employees for items of value, and forced them to the ground before stealing cash from the register. The indictment alleges that the men brandished a firearm in furtherance of the crime.
Clower and Upchurch were also charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm. The indictment alleges that the men were in possession of a firearm, which is a crime given their prior felony convictions.
The indictment does not constitute proof of guilt, and all three defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. They have been in custody since November 5, 2023.
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and the FBI investigated the case, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas Lake prosecuting the charges. The case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that aims to protect communities from violent crime.
The defendants face one count of robbery and one count of brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence. They also face one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm. The charges carry serious penalties, and the defendants’ futures hang in the balance.
The community is still reeling from the incident, and the charges against the defendants bring a sense of justice to the victims and their families. As the case moves forward, the community can only hope for a swift and fair resolution.
**Defendant Information:**
* Reuel Clower, 43, of St. Louis
* Michael Upchurch, 41, of St. Louis
* Carlos D. Nelson, 23, of Belleville, Ill.
**Charges:**
* One count of robbery
* One count of brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence
* One count of being a felon in possession of a firearm
**City and State:** St. Louis, Missouri
**Date of Crime:** September 24, 2023
**Current Status:** In custody since November 5, 2023
Key Facts
- State: Missouri
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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