Felon Faces New Charges After Alleged Armed Assault In Wood River

WOOD RIVER – A convicted felon from St. Louis remains in custody after an alleged armed assault incident at a Wood River residence.

Christopher E. Browning, 36, of St. Louis, was charged with three counts of felon in possession of a weapon (each Class 3 felonies) and two counts of aggravated assault (both Class A misdemeanors) on April 23, 2026.

The day prior on April 22, 2026, Browning allegedly knowingly pointed an Adams Arms Model AA-15 short barreled rifle at two other individuals. In addition to the rifle, Browning was allegedly in possession of a Kahr P9 9mm pistol and “pistol with a Glock magazine,” according to charging documents.

Browning’s possession of the weapons was unlawful given his 2017 felony conviction of second degree domestic assault in a prior case out of St. Louis County, Mo.

The Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office filed a petition to deny Browning’s pretrial release from custody, stating Wood River Police officers arrived at the victims’ residence in response to a reported disturbance.

“Upon arrival they were provided with information that the defendant was armed with a firearm inside the residence,” the petition states. “After a short period of time, the defendant exited the residence without incident and was placed under arrest.”

While inside the residence, the victims reported Browning became agitated before arming himself with a firearm, threatening both victims, and pointing a firearm in their direction. When officers entered the residence, they retrieved multiple firearms which Browning was prohibited from possessing as a convicted felon.

The Wood River Police Department presented the latest case against Browning, who currently remains in custody at the Madison County Jail.

All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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