ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A warrant was issued for the arrest of Thurman Lowe after police said he shot and killed Freddie Tribbitt and set fire to the victim’s St. Louis County home to destroy the evidence. Lowe has been charged with first-degree murder, armed criminal action, unlawful possession of a firearm, second-degree arson, and tampering with physical evidence.
According to the St. Louis County Police Department, officers responded to a house fire on Baron Drive, where 46-year-old Freddie Tribbitt was found dead inside the home. The police stated that camera footage showed Lowe pacing outside the victim’s home, owned by Tribbitt, and making threats to kill him. The video further revealed Lowe pointing a gun at Tribbitt’s door, firing multiple rounds, kicking the door in, and then entering the room with a flammable item. Lowe was seen leaving the room as smoke was detected, and eventually left the home as the fire grew.
It was revealed that Lowe was a felon and barred from possessing firearms, with a history of previous convictions. Once in custody, he will be held on a $3 million bond. The St. Louis County Police Department Crimes Against Persons and Regional Arson and Explosives detectives have investigated the case.
The heinous nature of the crime and the deliberate attempt to destroy evidence has sparked outrage in the community. The details of the case paint a disturbing picture of premeditated murder and a callous disregard for human life. The arrest warrant has brought some relief to the family and friends of the victim, but the emotional impact of the loss will be deeply felt for a long time to come.
The swift and thorough investigation by the law enforcement agencies involved has brought some measure of closure to the community, but the overall impact of the incident will be long-lasting. The arrest of Thurman Lowe brings a sense of justice to a devastating crime and serves as a reminder of the importance of diligent police work in bringing perpetrators to account for their actions.