District 4 detectives are on the hunt for a suspect involved in a downtown shooting that occurred on December 21, 2025. According to details published on the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department website, the incident took place at Dr. Martin Luther King Drive and North 10th Street, just before 8:30 p.m., leaving a 24-year-old man injured from gunshot wounds. SLMPD reports that the victim was found inside a vehicle, quickly attended to by EMS, and transported to a hospital in stable condition.
The shooting unfolded when the man, suffering gunshot wounds, was driving and heard the sound of gunfire, pain following as he realized he had been hit. After receiving a call for a shooting, officers arrived at the scene inside a vehicle that were in.
Investigations by the police have resulted in the release of a photograph of the suspect they are seeking. The man is described as a young black male with a thin build and medium-length dreadlocks. He was last seen wearing a jacket/coat with a distinctive design. This individual was reported to be a passenger in what is believed to be a 2012 silver Mazda 3 with notable black rims and damage to the front driver’s side fender. The vehicle bore a Missouri license plate, “BJ6T6W.”
Authorities are calling on anyone with information related to this case to step forward. They are emphasizing confidentiality and offering a potential cash reward for tips leading to a felony arrest through CrimeStoppers. Driving, the vehicle he was in had a damaged front driver’s side fender and distinct black rims, described as possibly a 2012 silver Mazda 3. Any individuals wishing to provide anonymous tips can contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477), or reach out to a detective directly at 314-444-2500, as stated by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
