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St. Louis Police Seek Public Help to Identify Suspect in Pre-Christmas Downtown Shooting

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Published on January 01, 2026
St. Louis Police Seek Public Help to Identify Suspect in Pre-Christmas Downtown ShootingSource: Facebook/St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (OFFICIAL)

Authorities are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a downtown St. Louis shooting just days before Christmas. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department released images and information about the individual wanted in connection to the incident that left a 24-year-old man injured on December 21, 2025. 

Those with any information regarding the identity or whereabouts of the alleged shooter are encouraged to come forward. An incentive for the community’s help has been offered through the St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers program. It's a testimony to the department's reliance on civic engagement, that in cases such as these, the participatory role of citizens can be crucial in apprehending suspects. The CrimeStoppers phone number, for those wishing to provide confidential tips, is 1-866-371-8477.