ST. LOUIS — A woman was shot to death in front of her young son on Mother's Day in a dispute over child-custody issues, police said in court documents.

Deandre Miller, 28, was charged this week with first-degree murder and other felonies in the death of Jorre Hadley.

Hadley, 24, of St. Louis, was shot several times May 11 as she sat in a car, in the 4200 block of Maffitt Avenue. Her 3-year-old son was among others in the car. He was not injured, authorities said.

St. Louis police Officer Evan Alexander said in court papers that the couple had argued over custody issues involving their son.

Miller was charged Wednesday. In addition to murder, Miller is charged with two counts of armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon, unlawful possession of a firearm and endangering the welfare

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