Murder suspects still at large

Police continue to search for two suspects in the shooting death of a man in Sikeston, Missouri.

Gailon Lamarous Applewhite, 29, and William Henry Applewhite III, 27, both of Sikeston, are wanted on murder and armed criminal action charges in connection with the shooting death of Christopher Qurvon West, 31.

The men are considered armed and extremely dangerous.

Capt. James McMillen of the Sikeston Department of Public Safety said a reward is being offered for information leading to their arrest or conviction.

Police also are looking for Jonathan S. Wright, 26, of Sikeston. Wright and Gailon Applewhite are accused of robbing and physically assaulting West's girlfriend Nov. 15 at West's home.

West was not home at the time of the assault and robbery.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of any of the suspects is asked to call the Sikeston Department of Public Safety at 573-471-4711 or the CrimeStoppers hotline at 471-1500.

Tips may be made anonymously, McMillen said.

Pertinent address:

Sikeston, MO