Homicide Detectives are investigating the shooting death of a man on October 30, 2025 in the College Hill neighborhood.
At approximately 7:40 p.m., officers received a call for a shooting at East Prairie & Blair Avenues. Upon arriving, they located a 39-year-old man on the ground suffering from a gunshot wound. EMS responded and transported the man to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. He has been identified as 39-year-old Durrell Johnson of St. Louis City.
An adult male suspect is currently being sought. Detectives are working to find out the circumstances behind what led up to the shooting.
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.