St. Louis police are asking the public to help put a name to a face after releasing photos of a man detectives say is tied to a May 4 shooting. On May 27, 2026, District 5 detectives said the man should be considered armed and dangerous and was seen driving a mid-1990s to early-2000s Chevrolet S-10 extended-cab pickup described as gold or silver with a red tailgate and a yellow roof light. Investigators are urging anyone with information to come forward so they can run down new leads.
The department shared the images and a brief description on its official social account on May 27, according to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. The post notes that District 5 detectives are trying to identify a man in connection with the May 4 shooting and includes still images taken from surveillance or scene photos, along with a short caption detailing the truck they want the public to watch for.
What Police Released
In the social media appeal, detectives wrote that the man “should be considered armed and dangerous” and pushed out photos of both the individual and the pickup truck, according to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. The truck is described as a mid-1990s to early-2000s Chevrolet S-10 extended-cab, gold or silver in color, with a red tailgate and a yellow roof light, details that could make it stand out on the road. Detectives say the images might jog someone’s memory or convince a tipster to call in if they spot the truck in the area.
How To Submit Tips
Anyone with information is asked to contact District 5 detectives at (314) 444-0001, according to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. Anonymous tips and potential reward information are handled by St. Louis Regional Crime Stoppers, which runs a 24/7 tip line at 1-866-371-8477 and offers a mobile app for submitting information.
Why This Matters
Police regularly share suspect and vehicle images when photo identification could be the missing piece in an investigation, and community tips have helped close more than a few St. Louis cases. Those public appeals and their outcomes have been repeatedly documented in local coverage, including recent St. Louis crime coverage, underscoring why detectives keep pushing these photos into the public eye.
Safety Note
If you think you recognize the person or spot the truck, police say do not approach. Call 911 immediately, then follow up with District 5 or CrimeStoppers so trained officers and investigators can respond. More details about anonymous tips and reward eligibility can be found through St. Louis Regional Crime Stoppers.
