Homicides

Man Dies Months After Assault in Mark Twain Neighborhood

/ Last Updated on December 26, 2025 at 08:34 am

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

/ Last Updated on December 26, 2025 at 08:25 am

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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UPDATE: Man Shot, Killed in Tower Grove South

/ Last Updated on December 15, 2025 at 10:45 am

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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