Update:
The deceased men have been identified as 35-year-old Cortez Williams of the 3900 block of Folsom, and 22-year-old Chase Williams of the 2200 block of Missouri.
Homicide detectives are investigating after the bodies of two unidentified males were found on January 7 in the 4600 block of S. 38th Street.
At approximately 8:35 p.m., officers received a call for “suspicious persons” at a residential building. Upon arriving, the two unidentified males were found inside bleeding from gunshot wounds1.
EMS responded and pronounced both males deceased at the scene.
The Homicide Division is handling the ongoing investigation. 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.
- A further investigation revealed the initial unknown injuries to be gunshot wounds. ↩︎