UPDATE: Armed Suspect Killed During Search Warrant After Refusing Commands to Drop Weapon
The SLMPD Force Investigation Unit is investigating a deadly officer-involved shooting that happened on February 17, 2026 in the Patch neighborhood.
Man Dies After Medical Transport to Hospital, FIU InvestigatingÂ
A death investigation has been launched by the SLMPD after a 29-year-old man died at the hospital, two days after being transported by officers. Â
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Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation Underway in Skinker-Debaliviere
SLMPD Force Investigation Unit investigates officer-involved shooting in the Skinker-Debaliviere Neighborhood.
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Force Detectives Investigate Deadly Shooting Involving St. Louis County Officers
SLMPD Force Detectives investigate deadly officer-involve shooting involving St. Louis County Police Officers on February 2, 2026.
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Woman Dies After Being Found Unresponsive In City Justice Center
Just after 6:30 p.m. on January 31, 2026, detectives with the Force Investigations Unit were contacted by the St. Louis City Justice Center regarding a female detainee who died while in-custody.
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Suspect Crashes, Dies After Fleeing Fairmont City Officer
Around 5:15 a.m. on December 21, 2025, officers with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) were notified of a one-vehicle crash in the area of I-70 and W. Florissant after a pursuit involving a Fairmont City, Illinois, Police Officer.
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UPDATE: Suspect Dies in Crash While Fleeing Traffic Stop
UPDATE: The suspect has been identified as 40-year-old Michael Banks of St. Louis City. A 41-year-old man has died in crash that began as a pursuit in Wellston, MO and ended in St. Louis City on December 8, 2025. A preliminary investigation revealed that around 11:20 p.m. on December 8, a North County Cooperative police
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UPDATE: Suspect Dies After Vehicle Fleeing Illinois Law Enforcement Crashes
Around 3.am. on November 20, 2025, officers with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department were notified of a one-vehicle crash in the area of 6th and Washington. SLMPD officers were asked to expedite due to the vehicle being on fire. The vehicle involved in the crash had been fleeing law enforcement from the State of Illinois.
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UPDATE: CJC Detainee Identified After Dying During Apparent Medical Emergency
Around 8:00 p.m. on November 4, 2025, detectives with the Force Investigations Unit were contacted by the St. Louis City Justice Center regarding a male detainee who died.
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Suspect Opens Fire on District Officers During Shots Fired Call
Just after 5:30 a.m. on Monday, September 22, 2025, District 2 officers responded to a call for shots fired into a an apartment unit in the 1600 block of Hampton.
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