Homicide Detectives are investigating a shooting that left a man dead on October 22, 2026 in the Clayton/Tamm neighborhood.
Shortly before 2:15 a.m., officers received a call for a shooting at the parking lot of Steak N Shake in the 1200 block of Hampton. Upon arriving, they located an adult male inside a vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds.
EMS responded and pronounced the man dead at the scene. Detectives are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the suspect(s) involved.
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.
