UPDATE: The deceased man has been identified as 38-year-old Wilbert Rodgers, III of Wellston, MO.
On August 24, 2025 just after 2:30AM, District 5 officers received a call for a shooting in the 2700 block of Marcus Ave. When officers arrived, they located a man on the sidewalk who had been shot. EMS conveyed the man to the hospital, where he later died.
Homicide detectives responded to the scene and are handling the investigation.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to call the Homicide Division directly at 314-444-5371, or anyone with a tip who wants to remain anonymous and is interested in a reward can contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).