Gunfire on Arsenal Street early Monday left a man in his 20s dead, adding another homicide to a stretch of south St. Louis that has seen a string of recent shootings.
According to KSDK, officers were called to the area just before 1 a.m. for reports of shots fired and found the man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to a hospital, where he later died. Police said he was in his 20s and declined to release his name.
Police Investigation
The St. Louis Police Department homicide division is leading the investigation. Detectives have not released information about any suspects or a possible motive as they continue to gather evidence and interview potential witnesses.
Recent Shootings In South City
Recent local coverage shows that this killing is part of a troubling run of violence in south St. Louis. First Alert 4 reported a May 13 shooting that left a 19-year-old man dead, and First Alert 4 also covered a May 16 incident that left two people dead and three others injured.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch maintains a homicide tracker that maps recent killings across the city and highlights how homicides remain a concern in some neighborhoods.
Anyone with information about Monday's shooting is asked to contact the St. Louis Homicide Division at 314-444-5371 or CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS. Tips can be submitted anonymously and may assist detectives in their investigation.
