Homicide Detectives are investigating a shooting that left a male dead on March 30, 2025 in the 4300 block of Saint Ferdinand.
At approximately 11:56 p.m., officers received a call for a shooting at the James House Apartments. Upon arriving, they located 27-year-old Mikell Rayford inside an apartment suffering from a gunshot wound to his torso area. EMS responded and pronounced the man dead at the scene.
A suspect has been identified, however, an investigation into what led up to the shooting 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.