Homicide detectives in Dutchtown are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man whose body was discovered late Friday night. According to a release from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the man was found unresponsive on the floor of an apartment in the 3200 block of Dakota and was subsequently pronounced dead by emergency medical services.
Details regarding the cause of death and the identity of the deceased man remain limited. However, the circumstances of the scene have led law enforcement to treat the death as suspicious. The discovery, made just before midnight, brought attention to the otherwise quiet block, as investigators work to uncover the facts surrounding the incident.
Officials have issued a call to action for anyone who might have information that could be pertinent to the case. The Homicide Division is directly accepting tips at 314-444-5371. For those who wish to keep their identity concealed while possibly earning a reward, CrimeStoppers is an available avenue. Information can be provided anonymously by contacting them at 866-371-TIPS (8477).
