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A St. Louis alderwoman is under police scrutiny after she was caught on video saying she would put a bullet in a fellow city lawmaker’s head during a heated public meeting.
Alderwoman Sharon Tyus made the remarks Monday while speaking about Alderman Rasheen Aldridge during a gathering at the Homer G. Phillips Senior Apartments.
Tyus, who represents the city’s 12th Ward, accused Aldridge of betraying her after she said she had helped advance his political career.
“I didn’t flip burgers before I came down here. He was a State Rep because I made him a State Rep because he didn’t have the nomination and I called somebody and gave it to him. He repaid by then stabbing me in the back and taking my seniority, then talking about he want to join the black caucus. If you was in my black caucus you would be the first person I would put a bullet in your head because you are not trustworthy.”
The comments quickly triggered backlash and a review by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
Aldridge responded publicly, saying he viewed the statement as serious rather than political banter.
St. Louis Alderwoman Sharon Tyus (D) caught on video threatening to put a bullet in a colleague’s head over political disputes!
Police are investigating, but Tyus refuses to resign or apologize.
Radical Democrats continue to spiral into total insanity. Resign in disgrace!…
— Ryan Fournier (@RyanAFournier) September 24, 2026
“Gun violence is not a joke,” Aldridge said. “I’ve had family members die from it, and the fact that sitting Alderwoman Sharon Tyus said she would like to put a ‘bullet in my head’ at the Homer G. Phillips meeting with residents is something I don’t take lightly.”
Police said intelligence detectives were conducting interviews and examining the circumstances surrounding the remarks.
Tyus later said she was using an analogy and did not intend the statement as an actual threat.
Aldridge nevertheless sought a restraining order following the confrontation.
Board of Aldermen President Megan Green also moved to formally address the episode, filing a resolution calling on Tyus to apologize and asking aldermen to consider censure.
The dispute stems from a broader political clash between Tyus and Aldridge, who have repeatedly found themselves on opposing sides of fights inside St. Louis city government.
Tyus said during the meeting that she believed Aldridge had taken advantage of political support she had previously given him and later undermined her position on the board.
Mayor Cara Spencer also condemned the remarks, describing them as “troubling” and “worrisome.”
The episode marks another controversy for Tyus, who has previously faced criticism over comments made during contentious Board of Aldermen debates.
For now, no criminal charge stemming from the remarks has been announced.
Tyus continues to represent Ward 12, while Aldridge represents Ward 14, according to the City of St. Louis.
The police review and possible disciplinary action by the Board of Aldermen remain pending.
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