A tragic incident unfolded in Gravois Park, where a man was killed and another severely wounded in a shooting late yesterday. The violence occurred in the 3400 block of Miami, a detail confirmed by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department in an official statement.
According to the police report, the call about "shots fired" came in at about 9:48 p.m. First responders found a 43-year-old man with a gunshot wound at the entrance to a residence and a 35-year-old man, also suffering from gunshots, on the porch. The elder man was to sadly pronounce dead at the scene, while the younger was rushed to the hospital in critical condition.
The investigation into what led to the shooting is actively underway. Homicide detectives are piecing together this puzzle, working to understand the sequence of events that culminated in this act of violence. As it stands, no suspects have been named, and the circumstances leading to the gunshots remain murky.
Community members with any information that could illuminate this case are strongly encouraged to reach out to the authorities. The Homicide Division can be directly contacted at 314-444-5371. Additionally, anonymous tips that might help to quickly resolve the investigation can be directed to CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477). According to the SLMPD statement, rewards may be available for information leading to a felony arrest.
The names of the victims have not been released, pending notification of next of kin. Police are asking any witnesses to come forward to assist in the investigation.
