Afternoon gunfire in St. Louis' Carr Square neighborhood left two men dead and a third man hospitalized Saturday, according to police, shaking a small north downtown community already familiar with deadly violence. Officers were called to the area at about 3:45 p.m., and homicide detectives were requested to take the lead on the case. Authorities said the investigation remained active into the evening.
According to KMOV, District 4 officers responded to the 1300 block of Cass Avenue, where two men were pronounced dead at the scene and a third man was transported to a nearby hospital. The station reports that homicide detectives have been called in and that details were limited at the time of publication.
What Happened in Carr Square
The Carr Square neighborhood has seen multiple fatal shootings in recent years, often clustered along Cass Avenue and nearby blocks, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's homicide tracker. Those records highlight recurring violence in this compact stretch of north downtown and help explain why investigators tend to move quickly when a deadly shooting is reported here.
Citywide Context and Tips
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's 2026 homicide analysis reports that the city had 15 homicides year-to-date through its March 14 update and lists firearms as the leading instrument in homicide cases. The department's report is available online through the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
Per SLMPD materials, anyone with information about Saturday's shooting is asked to contact the Homicide Division at 314-444-5371 or CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS.
What Police Have Not Released
Authorities had not released the victims' names or said whether any arrests had been made as of Saturday evening, KMOV reports. This is a developing story and will be updated as police release more information.
