ARREST: On September 16, 2026 Homicide detectives arrested 24-year-old Diontae Makins of St. Louis. The St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office reviewed the case and elected to issue charges of Murder 1st Degree, Attempt Robbery 1st Degree, Unlawful Use of a Weapon and three counts of Armed Criminal Action.
UPDATE: The deceased man has been identified as Jerome Mason, Jr. of St. Louis City.
Homicide Detectives are investigating the shooting death of a man on August 19, 2025 in Walnut Park East.
Around 5:10 p.m., officers received a call for a shooting at West Florissant & Davison Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located a 26-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds inside a crashed vehicle.
EMS responded and pronounced the 26-year-old man dead at the scene. Detectives are working to determine 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.