Homicide Detectives are investigating the shooting death of a man that happened on October 12, 2025 in Walnut Park West.
At approximately 10:20 a.m., officers received a call for a “shooting” in the 6000 block of Lucille Avenue. Upon arriving, they located a man lying in a gangway suffering from gunshot wounds. EMS responded and pronounced the man dead at the scene. He has been identified as 34-year-old Anthony Ballard II of St. Louis City, MO.
Detectives are working to find out what led up to Ballard being killed. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call the Homicide Division directly at 314-444-5371. Anyone with a tip who wants to remain anonymous and is interested in a possible cash reward can contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477). Only tips submitted to CrimeStoppers that lead to a felony arrest are eligible for CrimeStoppers’ rewards.