St. Louis police are putting fresh eyes on an old tragedy, renewing their public push for information in the unsolved killing of 19-year-old Larrion Beckton on April 7, 2024. Detectives say Beckton was shot in the early morning hours and taken to a local hospital for treatment, where he later died. The case remains open as investigators hunt for new leads.
In a post on July 26, 2026, the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department urged anyone with information to speak up, according to St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (OFFICIAL) on Facebook. The department reminded residents that tips can be submitted anonymously and that CrimeStoppers may offer rewards for information that helps the case. Detectives said they are ready to follow up on any lead, no matter how small, and asked people with photos or video to share them with investigators.
What Investigators Say About the April 7 Shooting
Officers were called just after midnight to the 4500 block of Blair Avenue after evidence of a shooting was found at the scene, but no victim was located there. A short time later, a local hospital notified police that a man with gunshot wounds had been brought in, according to the St. Louis Post‑Dispatch Homicide Tracker. The outlet and police records identify the victim as 19-year-old Larrion Beckton, who died at the hospital. Beckton is listed as a Florissant resident in Post‑Dispatch records.
How to Help
Detectives are asking anyone with information to call SLMPD Homicide at 314-444-5371 or email [email protected], according to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s unsolved-homicides page. Tipsters who prefer to stay anonymous can contact St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a reward, the department says. Investigators are especially interested in any surveillance footage, photos, or other evidence from the 4500 block of Blair Avenue on the morning of April 7, 2024.
