The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department has provided an update on a fatal shooting that took place earlier this fall. According to SLMPD's official release, the Circuit Attorney’s Office issued warrants on November 13 for a 43-year-old man in connection with the shooting that resulted in the death of Lamare McGee. The suspect, whose name has not been disclosed by the authorities, was apprehended on December 10 and is facing charges of first-degree murder, first-degree assault, and two counts of armed criminal action.
On October 12, officers from District 5 were dispatched to the 3600 block of Hamilton following a report of a shooting at approximately 2:18 p.m., upon their arrival, they discovered 38-year-old Lamare McGee shot multiple times inside a white SUV witnesses reported seeing a man in his 40s fleeing from the vehicle, EMS arrived on the scene and pronounced McGee dead. The SLMPD Homicide Division took charge of the investigation that has led to the recent breakthrough and subsequent arrest; any person with further information is encouraged to reach out to the Homicide Division directly or contact CrimeStoppers for a potentially anonymous tip and possible reward.
McGee has been identified as a resident of Hillsdale, MO, and the tragedy of his untimely death resonates through the community; loved ones and residents are grappling with the loss and the circumstances surrounding the violent act. The investigation is ongoing and more details may surface as the case is processed through the legal system, the SLMPD and Circuit Attorney’s Office are working to ensure that justice is served and have been updating the public on significant developments.
The SLMPD remains transparent in their communication by issuing these updates as the case of McGee's death unfolds; anyone with relevant information is urged to step forward. The St. Louis community suffers every time a life is lost to gun violence and thorough investigations are critical to not only providing closure to grieving families but also to addressing the larger issue of violent crime in the city, SLMPD's continued appeal for tips via SLMPD's website reinforces their commitment to solving such cases and the important role community cooperation plays in these efforts.
