Homicide Detectives are investigating a shooting that left a 26-year-old man dead on November 23, 2025 in Benton Park West.
Around 5:35 p.m., officers received calls about a shooting in the 2800 block of Cherokee. Upon arriving, they located the 26-year-old man who had been shot. The suspect, a 27-year-old man, remained at the scene and was taken into custody.
A preliminary investigation suggests the 26-year-old victim was driving when he sideswiped the 27-year-old suspect’s car before being shot by the suspect. EMS transported the 26-year-old man to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Detectives are continuing their investigation into the full circumstances of the shooting. 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.