About the Homicide Division
The Homicide Division investigates cases where a victim is killed as a result of the actions of another person. Investigators in the Homicide Division also respond when a death may not be immediately apparent to be a homicide but the death is considered suspicious.
Homicide Detectives are available on a 24-hour basis to respond to incidents. The moments and hours immediately following a homicide are often the most important for investigators. Detectives will examine the scene of the incident, locate and interview witnesses, speak with family members or friends who may have relevant information and work concurrently with other units in an attempt to develop suspect information. The investigations are complex as Detectives work to ensure they can present a strong case to the Circuit Attorney’s Office for prosecution.
Recent Homicide Investigations
Update: Teen Killed, Woman Injured Following Fight Outside Downtown Apartment Building
UPDATE: Woman Killed in Columbus Square (Arrest Made)
UPDATE: Homicide Investigating Penrose Shooting
UPDATE: Man Found Shot in College Hill (Arrest Made)
Teen Killed, Two Others Injured in Early Morning Shooting
UPDATE: Man Killed, Another Injured in Wells/Goodfellow Shooting
Homicide Statistics
Homicide Terms
UCR: Uniform Crime Reporting, a program used by the FBI to accurately measure crime across the country. It determines the criteria used in classifying crimes.
Clearance Rate: The clearance rate is calculated by dividing the total number of Homicides cases cleared in a calendar year by the total number of homicides that occurred in a calendar year. Cases listed as cleared can be for homicides that took place in the current year or previous years.
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Homicide Division
Police Headquarters – Homicide Division
1915 Olive St.
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 444-5371
Tips on homicides
Tips can be submitted directly to the Homicide Division.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (314) 444-5371
Want to Remain Anonymous?
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 are eligible for CrimeStoppers’ rewards.
Resources for Families
The Homicide, Ministers & Community Alliance (HMCA) assists families who are coping with the homicide of a loved one. For more information click: Homicide Ministers Webpage.