A man involved in a shooting incident in the O'Fallon neighborhood of St. Louis has succumbed to his injuries, the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department confirmed. The shooting, which took place on November 23, 2025, resulted in two men being shot, and following the incident, a 49-year-old male suspect was arrested and charged on January 8, 2025.
Officers responded to a call of a shooting at approximately 12:30 AM in the 4500 block of Alice, where they found the two injured men. The elder of the two, identified as 71-year-old Willie Nichols, was transported to hospital in critical condition but has since passed away. The 57-year-old man, who was also shot, was reported to be in critical but stable condition after the event. Preliminary information, according to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, suggested that the shooting followed an altercation between the victims and the suspect inside the residence, leading the suspect to discharge his firearm and later attempt to flee prior to police arrival.
The District 6 Detective Bureau continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Further information has yet to be disclosed regarding the details of the dispute or the relationship between the suspect and the victims. The suspect is now facing charges of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Unlawful Use of a Weapon, as reported by the St. Louis City Circuit Attorney’s Office.
Police are appealing to the public for any information related to this case and encourage witnesses or individuals with knowledge of the incident to come forward. The District 6 Bureau can be directly reached at 314-444-0001, or tipsters looking to remain anonymous can contact CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS. Tips that successfully lead to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward.
