UPDATE: Man Shot, Killed in West End

Update on November 20:

The 50-year-old man has been identified as Kobyashi Jones of the 5600 block of Cates.


Update on November 12:


A 37-year-old man was arrested in connection with this incident. The Circuit Attorney’s Office issued charges against the man for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Resisting Arrest. 

Original post on November 12:

Homicide detectives are investigating a shooting that left a 50-year-old man dead on November 11 in the rear of the 700 block of Goodfellow.

Shortly before 3:30 p.m., officers received a call for a shooting and located the man laying in the alley with an apparent gunshot wound(s). EMS responded and pronounced the man deceased at the scene.

A description of the male suspect was broadcasted, and officers located the suspect in the area of the scene. A firearm was recovered. The suspect was taken into custody.

The investigation is ongoing. 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 reward can contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477). Only tips submitted to CrimeStoppers are eligible for CrimeStoppers’ rewards.

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