Tragedy struck the St. Louis Place community when 49-year-old Reginald Davis was pronounced dead shortly after being transported to a hospital with severe neck injuries. Law enforcement responded to a call on Tuesday morning at the corner of North 23rd & Palm Street, where they discovered Davis in the street, conscious but struggling to breathe, as detailed by an update from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
After the initial response from emergency medical services, arriving on the scene around 12:35 a.m., the man was quickly rushed to the hospital. Later, he was pronounced deceased following the efforts, the time was barely passing 1 a.m. The Medical Examiner's Office took the lead in determining the cause of death, but it was the grim findings released later that afternoon which shed light on the gravity of the situation. At approximately 2:40 p.m., the office communicated to the Homicide Division that Davis had suffered from fatal neck injuries and fractures, leading them to rule the death a homicide, as confirmed by the official communication from the Medical Examiner's Office.
The circumstances surrounding Davis' death are currently under investigation by the Homicide Division, looking to unravel the chain of events leading to this violent end. In search of information that could hold the key to justice for Davis, the authorities have made an appeal to the community. In a statement, officials stressed the importance of any details, however minute they may seem.
The Police Department is urging individuals with any information pertaining to the incident to come forward, with options for both direct contact with the Homicide Division and avenues for anonymous tips via CrimeStoppers. "Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call the Homicide Division directly at 314-444-5371," the SLMPD said. Those preferring to remain incognito and still wish to help can contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477), where they may also be eligible for a cash reward should their information prove pivotal in resolving the case.
