Update on November 12:
Further investigation into this incident coupled with the official ruling by the Medical Examiner’s Office has determined this incident to be a homicide.
Update on August 22:
Investigators have identified the victim as 62-year-old Jeffery Bell of the 1200 block of N. 13th Street.
Original posted on July 20:
District 4 officers responded to a call for a Cutting-Just Occurred in the 1500 block of Olive around 8:20 p.m. on July 19.
An unidentified man was found suffering from apparent stab wounds to his chest. The man was combative and possibly experiencing a drug overdose.
Officers administered Narcan prior to the arrival of EMS. EMS transported the man to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
Homicide investigators responded to the scene along with the Medical Examiner’s Office. At this time the incident is being handled as a death investigation pending the results of the Medical Examiner’s Office.
Anyone with information is urged to call the Homicide Division directly at 314-444-5371, or anyone with a tip who wants to remain anonymous and is interested in a possible reward can contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).