Erica Mena Dating show contestant Pee Wee shot and killed at 23

Erica Mena Two Ways player Jardine “Pee-Wee” Walker Found dead after being shot in an alley in Missouri. He was 23 years old that year.

According to the release to Local NBC affiliate KSDK Walker was found dead in an alley by the College Station Police Department on Tuesday, Jan. 20, after he was reported missing. A man was taken into custody and charged with murder following Walker’s death.

KSDK Walker was reported missing after he failed to show up at an Amazon facility to meet his sister for a scheduled ride home, it was reported on Wednesday, January 21.

Walker failed to show up, prompting his sister to call the College Station Police Department to report him missing since he was last seen in College Station, and the police department began searching for Walker, who was working as a delivery driver at the time.

people report On Thursday, January 22, the St. Louis Police Department joined the search for Walker hours after receiving a request for assistance from Walker.

Authorities were able to track Walker’s movements through “pings” from his cell phone.

“Deputies were directed to the back of an alley in the Olive & Whittier area after the missing person’s cell phone started ringing in the area,” SLMPD said in a statement, People reported.

According to SLMPD, “Officers found a 23-year-old man there who had been shot.”

Walker “died at the scene,” SLMPD added. The official cause of death has not yet been announced.

Every KSDK, Police also responded to reports of a shooting at around 8:45pm on Tuesday, January 20, which was later linked to Walker’s death.

Jamal Lamont JonesThe 27-year-old was pulled over by police on Tuesday night and allegedly found inside a car with an assault rifle between his legs, according to multiple media reports.

Prosecutors have now charged Jones with first-degree murder, tampering with felony evidence and armed criminal action. He is being held without bail at the St. Louis Municipal Justice Center.

US Weekly The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department has been contacted for comment.

Walker is one of the contestants Mena’s heart In a Zeus Network dating show airing in 2025.

After news of Walker’s death broke, Mena shared an emotional tribute. Send him a message via Instagram on Thursday, January 22nd.

“This breaks my heart. 💔 Been trying to understand why since finding out. Jardine was the youngest of my lovers but he was stronger than his years. Strong, talented, full of light and full of dreams that were just beginning. There is a reason he made it all the way to my finals ♥️✨ because he has something special,” she wrote alongside a photo of Walker on the show. “I am so grateful to have laughed with you, worked with you, and shared moments that I will never forget. You bring energy, heart, and authenticity to every space you walk into. I truly enjoy my time with you more than you could ever imagine.

Mena lamented how young Walker was when he died, insisting he deserved a chance to grow older.

“Your life was taken away too soon. 💔 You didn’t deserve this. You deserved time. You deserved to grow. You deserved to be everything you dreamed of. I’m so devastated 💔,” she wrote. “To his family and loved ones 🙏🏽 My heart is with you all. Please know that Jardine was loved, respected and admired. His light was real and will never be forgotten.”

She concluded her post by writing: “Take it easy baby. Your name, your spirit and your impact will live on forever. ♥️🙏🏽✨”

The official Instagram page of Zeus Network Condolences were also paid to Walker’s family with a touching tribute.

“Jadine was a bright light whose energy, spirit and presence left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him and all of us at Zeus. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, loved ones and fans during this extremely difficult time,” the post read. “We offer our deepest condolences and ask that you continue to keep his loved ones in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate this loss.”

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Homicide Unit directly at 314-444-5371.