ST. LOUIS, Missouri – A drug dealer faces first-degree murder and armed criminal action charges in the killing of a doctoral student from India at Washington University. Glenn Bailey, 46, is in custody in connection with the death of the victim on February 27 in the city’s Academy neighborhood.
The victim, identified as Amarnath Ghosh by Bollywood actress Devoleena Bhattacharjee, was pursued and shot at the intersection of Delmar Boulevard and Clarendon Avenue. Security footage implicated Bailey’s involvement, as his vehicle was seen following the victim before the fatal shooting. Bailey confessed to the crime, implicating two other unidentified suspects, while cartridge cases from three guns were discovered at the scene.
Bailey, with a criminal history involving robbery, assault, unlawful use of a weapon, and drug distribution, confessed to dealing drugs in the area the night of the incident. Notably, no arrests have been made in connection with the other suspects involved in the murder.
To support Ghosh’s family, a GoFundMe campaign raised over $15,000, exceeding funeral costs. Funds beyond the expenses will be allocated to honoring Ghosh’s memory through a memorial or charitable cause he supported, as stated in the account. Vice Chancellor Anna Gonzalez confirmed Ghosh’s identity and mourned his tragic death in a public statement.
The investigation continues as the St. Louis community mourns the loss of a promising young scholar. The impact of this senseless act of violence has sent shockwaves through the city, prompting calls for justice and increased safety measures in the affected neighborhoods where the tragedy occurred. As the case unfolds, authorities are striving to bring closure to the victim’s loved ones and ensure accountability for those responsible for his untimely death.