Homicides

Man Dies Months After Assault in Mark Twain Neighborhood

On April 6, 2025, a man responded to the North Patrol Division to report an assault the evening before at his home in the 5300 block of Arlington. The victim, 74-year-old Willie Chappel, reported answering the door at his residence, being struck in the head, which caused him to fall and lose consciousness. The victim […]

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26-Year-Old Killed in Shooting on Northland Avenue

Around 11 p.m. on December 25, 2025, District 5 officers located an adult man shot in the 5100 block of Northland Avenue. The victim, 26-year-old Malik Holmes, was taken to the hospital for treatment but died from his injuries. The victim’s family has been notified. Homicide detectives were requested to the scene to investigate. Anyone

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Man Dies After Being Shot, Homicide Detectives Take Lead In Investigation

Just after 2 p.m. on December 25, 2025, District 1 officers responded to a Call for Police-Call for Help at 4300 S. Kingshighway. When officers arrived on scene, they found a man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The victim was taken to the hospital and later died. Homicide detectives were then requested to take the

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Teen Shot, Killed in Gravois Park

Homicide Detectives are investigating a shooting that left a 14-year-old boy dead on December 17, 2025 in the Gravois Park neighborhood. At approximately 5:50 p.m., officers received calls for a shooting in the 3600 block of Oregon Avenue. Upon arriving, they located the 14-year-old outside suffering from a gunshot wound(s). EMS responded and transported the

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UPDATE: Man Shot, Killed in Tower Grove South

UPDATE: The deceased man has been identified as 38-year-old Kevin Karnes of St. Louis City. UPDATE: Homicide Detectives arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with this case. Charges were issued for Murder 1st Degree, Armed Criminal Action (2x) and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. Homicide Detectives are investigating a shooting that left a 38-year-old man

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UPDATE: 39-Year-Old Man Dies Days After Being Shot

UPDATE: The male injured by gunfire, 39-year-old Jamell Harlan, died from his injuries on December 5. The man’s family has been notified. The man originally detained at the scene has been released pending further investigation. Homicide and District 5 detectives are investigating a shooting that left a critically injured. Around 1:30 p.m. on December 2,

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