Lamonte Keys Remembered After Deadly May 2026 Birthday Gathering Incident At Ramona-Mathison Lake Park In Berkeley, Missouri
Lamonte Keys, of St. Louis County, Missouri, died after a birthday gathering turned tragic at Ramona-Mathison Lake Park in Berkeley, Missouri.
The incident happened around 5:20 p.m. on Thursday near Interstate 70 and North Hanley Road, where families had gathered to celebrate.
Authorities said a disagreement involving children playing near the water grew into a physical confrontation among people who knew one another.
Four people suffered injuries at the scene, and Keys later died from those injuries.
Three women also received care at nearby hospitals with varying levels of injury.
Police said the case remains active as investigators review witness statements and evidence collected at the park.
A warrant was issued for 25-year-old Devion Sneed, who faces multiple felony counts and is being held on a $600,000 bond.
Loved ones are expected to announce obituary, funeral, and memorial service details at a later time.
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