Teens accused of killing cab driver in Hazelwood Central High School parking lot

NORTH ST. LOUIS COUNTY (KMOV) - Three teens are facing charges after a man was found fatally shot in the parking lot of Hazelwood Central High School early Sunday morning.

Tywon Harris and Jeremiah Allen, both 18, and Coron Dees, 19, are charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action. Dees was also charged with first-degree robbery.

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Authorities say they got into a cab driven by Dewight Price, 54, before they pulled out guns and tried to rob him. The teens are accused of then shooting Price.

Authorities were called about the shooting around 6:40 a.m. Sunday. When officers arrived, they say they found Price shot in the parking lot. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Harris, Dees, and Allen are being held without bond. A fourth suspect, a 17-year-old man, has also been arrested and was referred to the St. Louis County Family Court.

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