Tragedy struck in the Wells/Goodfellow neighborhood where a man was discovered dead, apparently from gunshot wounds, according to a report from the St. Louis Police Department. The incident, occurring in the 1700 block of Union, was responded to by officers who received the distressing call at about 11:08 a.m. yesterday. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department indicated that upon their arrival, they found a man on the ground. Unfortunately, despite EMS promptly attending to the scene, the man was pronounced dead there.
The victim has been identified as 23-year-old La’Trez Clay from the 1900 block of Semple Avenue. As detectives begin to thoroughly sift through the evidence, they aim to piece together the events that led to this fatal shooting. The SLMPD Homicide Division has been tasked with the ongoing investigation into what has undeniably shaken the community and torn a hole in the fabric of one family's existence.
In their quest for justice, SLMPD is appealing to the public for assistance. "Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call the Homicide Division directly at 314-444-5371," the department has stated. In the face of such an urgent need for closure, they also encourage tips from individuals who might wish to stay anonymous. For these tipsters, the option exists to contact CrimeStoppers by dialing 866-371-TIPS (8477). And indeed, there might be a glimmer of motivation in the form of a cash reward—a beacon hoping to break through the reticence of those holding key details.
