A wellness check in Fenton took a grim turn Tuesday morning when officers discovered a dead man on the ledge of a bluff overlooking the Gravois Bluffs shopping center, according to St. Louis County police. Officers were called to the 600 block of Gravois Bluffs Boulevard around 11:30 a.m., where they found the man on a ledge near the retail complex. The cause of death has not yet been determined, and detectives have launched an active investigation.
Investigation Underway
According to KMOV, officers initially responded for a wellness check and then located the man on the bluff. Detectives were called to the scene, and the department has not released further details as investigators continue to work the case.
Gravois Bluffs: A Busy Retail Strip
The bluff sits above a heavily trafficked retail stretch on Gravois Bluffs Boulevard that is lined with big-box stores and chain retailers drawing shoppers from across south St. Louis County. Coverage of a recent cart caper and other police calls in the Gravois Bluffs area has highlighted how often law enforcement is already in and around the shopping center.
Police Ask For Tips
Per KMOV, St. Louis County Police say the cause of death is still undetermined and the investigation remains active. Anyone with information is asked to call the department’s non-emergency line at 636-529-8210, as listed on the St. Louis County Police website.
