John Christmas, a 51-year-old male, was fatally shot on June 2, 2024, at a Phillips 66 gas station located in the 1400 block of North Kingshighway Boulevard in St. Louis, Missouri. The incident began when Christmas, who was armed with a pistol, got into an argument with employees at the gas station and was asked to leave. During the dispute, another man, Trevell M.
Warren, approached Christmas from behind and attempted to take the pistol from his waistband.
A struggle for the weapon ensued between the two men, causing them to fall to the ground. In the course of the fight, the gun discharged, and Christmas was struck in the groin. He subsequently bled to death at the scene. Following the shooting, Warren fled the location.
Trevell M. Warren, 31 at the time, was later arrested and charged in connection with Christmas's death. The initial charges filed against him were second-degree murder, first-degree robbery, unlawful possession of a firearm, and two counts of armed criminal action. It was reported that at the time of the incident, Warren was out on bond for two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon.
Ultimately, the case did not go to trial. On March 11, 2025, Trevell Warren, then 32, pleaded guilty to the lesser charges of involuntary manslaughter and unlawful possession of a firearm. He was sentenced to serve seven years in prison as part of a plea agreement. The family of John Christmas expressed their frustration with the plea deal, believing the sentence was too lenient. In response, the St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office stated that the plea agreement was an appropriate resolution based on the investigation and a careful review of the facts and law. The Christmas family has also filed a wrongful death lawsuit against both Warren and the owners of the gas station.
