St. Louis police are once again asking the public to come forward with anything they know about the 2021 killing of Antonio Martin, one of several homicides that remain stalled on the department's cold case list. Martin was critically shot on Sept. 22, 2021 in the 5400 block of Natural Bridge and died weeks later on Nov. 3, 2021 after a stay in a rehabilitation facility. Investigators say no one has been arrested and are pressing for new information.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, detectives can be reached by phone at 314-444-5371 or by email at [email protected]. The department's social media appeal repeats the basic facts of the shooting and specifically invites witnesses and anyone with video to share what they know.
Shooting Details and Timeline
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch homicide tracker reports that Martin, 21, of Dellwood, was shot around 6 p.m. on Sept. 22, 2021 in the 5400 block of Natural Bridge. He and a 22-year-old man were sitting in a black sedan when people in another vehicle opened fire. Police found Martin next to the sedan, which had visible ballistic damage, and took him to a hospital in critical condition. He died on Nov. 3, 2021 at a rehabilitation home, and the St. Clair County coroner later ruled his death a homicide, as documented by the Post-Dispatch.
Police Appeal and How To Share a Tip
The case is listed on the SLMPD Unsolved Homicides page, which directs tips to the Homicide Division and also provides CrimeStoppers contact information for anonymous submissions. That page lists the department's homicide tip line (314-444-5371) and the email address for cold case information, and it points to CrimeStoppers for anonymous tips and possible rewards. Detectives emphasize that even small details can help move a cold case forward.
Renewed social media pushes like Sunday's post are part of the department's attempt to revive old leads and nudge community members who might still be on the fence about coming forward. Anyone with video, photos or memories from the night of Sept. 22, 2021 is asked to contact the Homicide Division at 314-444-5371 or email [email protected].
