Update: The deceased man has been identified as 43-year-old Christopher Wilkerson of St. Louis, MO.
Homicide Detectives are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another injured on May 1, 2025 in the 3400 block of Miami.
At approximately 9:48 p.m., officers received a “shots fired” call at the location. Upon arriving, they located a 43-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound at the entrance of a residence. A second man, 35, was located suffering from gunshot wounds on the porch of the residence.
EMS responded and pronounced the 43-year-old man dead at the scene. The 35-year-old man was transported to the hospital and listed in critical condition.
An investigation is underway to determine what led up to the men being shot. 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.