Homicide detectives are delving into the circumstances surrounding the death of Reginald Dukes, a 64-year-old St. Louis resident found unresponsive in his home earlier this week. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department disclosed that officers responded to a request for assistance at an apartment on the 3000 block of N. 25th Street on Tuesday, just past 9:30 a.m. According to the SLMPD report, emergency services pronounced Dukes dead at the scene.
Initially handled by the Medical Examiner’s Office, the case took a turn when Dukes was found to have sustained internal neck injuries indicating strangulation. The Homicide Division, alert by the findings, is now leading an investigation to piece together the events that culminated in Dukes' premature demise. Given the nature of his injuries, the situation is being treated with the gravity it warrants, yet no suspects have been named, and the motive remains elusive.
Authorities are now appealing to the public for assistance, urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Direct contacts can be made to the Homicide Division at 314-444-5371. Moreover, those seeking to maintain anonymity while potentially earning a cash reward can provide tips to CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477)—ensuring their confidentiality and eligibility for a reward only if submitted via this avenue.
