Update:
The deceased man has been identified as 44-year-old Byron Jones of St. Louis, MO.
Homicide detectives are investigating a homicide that happened on January 8 in Carr Square.
At approximately 9:15 p.m., officers received a call for a shooting at the McDonald’s Restaurant in the 1100 block of N. Tucker. Upon arriving, they located an unidentified man outside suffering from a gunshot wound to his head on the ground of the premises.
EMS responded and pronounced the man dead at the scene. An investigation into the circumstances of the incident 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 are eligible for CrimeStoppers’ rewards.