A 38-year-old man was shot and killed in Walnut Park West, St. Louis, and a 35-year-old suspect is in custody. Police are investigating and seeking information from witnesses.

St. Louis reports a significant drop in violent crime early in 2025, with notable decreases in homicides and other crimes, and initiatives by the mayor’s office contributing to this improvement.

Missouri man James Goings pled guilty to receiving child pornography and admitted sexual contact with a minor after being discovered sending abusive material via Google. He faces 5-20 years in prison.

A St. Louis couple is charged with embezzling $7 million from a children's meal program for personal luxury, including a $1.4 million home and vacations.

A 27-year-old was arrested for multiple charges related to online marketplace robberies after detectives linked him to a January incident where a seller was robbed at gunpoint.

Police arrested a 28-year-old man for allegedly attacking a 70-year-old woman in North St. Louis after she confronted him about illegal dumping. He faces multiple charges, including assault.

A 31-year-old woman died in a three-vehicle crash on N. Broadway; a baby and several others were injured. The driver who caused the accident was treated after leaving the scene. An investigation is ongoing.

Two elderly women were carjacked and an 18-year-old was later found shot in one of the stolen cars in St. Louis; an investigation is underway, and two suspects have been apprehended.

A 72-year-old man was hospitalized after being shot in St. Louis; he was wounded in his lower back at a red light. Police are investigating and seeking tips.

A multivehicle crash in North St. Louis killed a woman and left an infant in critical condition; the suspected speeding driver of a Mazda is stable. Police are investigating.

A multi-vehicle accident in St. Louis involving a Mazda 6, Jeep Wrangler, and Chevrolet Malibu left a woman dead and several injured, including an infant. The Mazda driver fled but was later hospitalized.

A woman was shot following a traffic incident outside Lee’s Chicken in Walnut Park West, with assailants fleeing. She is in stable condition; police seek information.

A 14-year-old boy was critically hurt in a shooting in the Penrose area of St. Louis. A dark vehicle was involved and detectives are seeking information.