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Force Investigation Unit Investigates Woman’s Death After Suicide Attempt at CJC

District 4 officers responded to the St. Louis City Justice Center on August 24 around 8:20 p.m. for a reported suicide attempt involving a female detainee. Officers were told by CJC staff that the woman had attempted to hang herself while alone in her cell.  EMS responded and took the woman to an area hospital […]

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UPDATE: Pedestrian Critically Injured in Hit and Run, Later Dies

Investigators identified the deceased pedestrian as 37-year-old Bill McClinton of the 9800 block of Green Valley Drive. Update From August 26: On August 26, the Medical Examiner’s Office contacted investigators to advise the victim of this incident was pronounced deceased later in the day on August 24. An update on the victim’s identity will be

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Man Carjacked in Tower Grove South

District 2 officers responded to a Carjacking in the area of Spring and Potomac around 2:00 a.m. on August 25. A 44-year-old man was sitting in the passenger seat of his 2019 white Toyota Corolla, with the door open, when he was suddenly struck in the head. He looked up to observe a man holding

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Man Shot on S. Jefferson

District 3 officers responded to a Shooting in the 1600 block of S. Jefferson around 4:00 a.m. on August 24. A 21-year-old man, who is an employee of the Midwest Petroleum at 1655 S. Jefferson, had been shot. He told officers he was outside the business sweeping when he heard gunfire and realized he had

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Man Shot in 5700 Block of Cates

District 5 officers responded to a Shooting in the 5700 block of Cates around 3:00 a.m. on August 24. An unidentified man was found suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the stomach. EMS transported the man to an area hospital where he was listed in critical condition. Due to his injuries, the man was

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Man Shot and Killed on Ruskin

District 6 officers responded to a Shooting inside of a residence in the 5000 block of Ruskin around 1:30 a.m. on August 24. A 19-year-old man, identified as Ryan Alexander of the 5000 block of Ruskin, was located inside of the residence unresponsive. EMS responded and pronounced Alexander dead at the scene. The Homicide Division

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