Update: The man has been identified as 25-year-old Joshua Conklin, of the 4100 block of North Newstead.
Homicide Detectives are investigating a shooting that left a man dead on June 1, 2025 in the Penrose neighborhood.
Shortly before 8:15 p.m., officers received a call for a shooting victim found in an alley behind the 4800 block of Kossuth. Upon arriving, officers located an unidentified adult male lying on the ground suffering from gunshot wound(s).
EMS responded and pronounced the man deceased at the scene. An investigation into the circumstances of the incident and the identity of the man remains underway.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call the Homicide Division directly at 314-444-5371. 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 that lead to a felony arrest are eligible for CrimeStoppers’ rewards.