A late-night burst of gunfire on Ashland Avenue left a man dead in north St. Louis on Thursday, adding another homicide case to a city already wrestling with unanswered killings.
Officers were called to the 5300 block of Ashland Avenue at 11:26 p.m., where they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was rushed to a nearby hospital and later pronounced dead. Homicide detectives have since taken over the case, according to First Alert 4.
Police investigation
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Division is leading the investigation, with detectives reported on scene late Thursday processing evidence and speaking with witnesses.
According to SLMPD, anyone with information is urged to call the Homicide Division at (314) 444-5371. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS.
Why this matters
A joint investigation by St. Louis Public Radio, APM Reports and The Marshall Project found that more than 1,900 people were killed in the city from 2014 through 2023, and over 1,000 of those homicides remain unsolved. The reporting highlights long-term challenges for investigators, with the combination of unresolved cases and staffing pressures leaving many families without answers and straining department resources.
Police have not released the victim's name or reported any arrests as of early Friday morning, and department officials have not provided additional details. As reported by First Alert 4, the case remains under active investigation.
