A 65-year-old St. Louis man was pronounced dead after a shooting incident last June, police have reported. Identified as Fidel Garcia of the 2800 block of Wisconsin, St. Louis, MO, he was found with gunshot wounds inside of a white Mazda 5 in the 2900 block of Whittier. The incident occurred on June 29, at approximately 8:45 a.m., according to an official press release by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
The local authorities arrived at the scene following reports of a shooting. Upon their arrival, EMS personnel were called, who pronounced the man deceased at the scene. The SLMPD's Homicide Division is actively investigating the case, with detectives seeking leads on what have led to this fatal shooting.
As the investigation continues, police are reaching out to the public for assistance. The Homicide Division is directly accepting calls with any information related to the crime. Additionally, the possibility of a reward for helpful tips is being offered through CrimeStoppers, as conveyed by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's announcement. People with details that could contribute to the resolution of this case are encouraged to come forward. Anyone with information is urged to call the Homicide Division directly at 314-444-5371, or to reach out to CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477) for those wishing to remain anonymous and potentially receive a reward.
