Update: The deceased man has been identified as 60-year-old Jerry Johnson of the 4300 block of Ashland.
Homicide Detectives are investigation after an unidentified male was found shot and died at a hospital on March 31, 2025.
At approximately 1:35 a.m., officers received a call for a “person down” in the 3000 block of N. Newstead Avenue. Upon arriving, they located the male on the sidewalk suffering from a gunshot wound to his torso area. EMS responded and transported the man to a hospital where he died.
An investigation into how and why the man was shot remains underway. No suspect(s) has been identified.
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 are eligible for CrimeStoppers’ rewards.