Homicide Detectives are investigating a shooting that left one man dead in Wells-Goodfellow.
Just after 11:30 p.m. on September 3, 2025, officers received a call for a shooting in the 5500 block of Palm Street. Upon arriving at the scene, they located a 51-year-old man in a yard suffering from a gunshot wound(s).
EMS responded and pronounced the 51-year-old man dead at the scene. Detectives are working to find out what led up to the man being shot.
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.