On Friday, September 19, 2025, just after 5:30PM, District 5 Officers responded to the 4300 block of St. Ferdinand for a shooting. When they arrived, they located a 23-year-old man who had been shot. The man was transported to the hospital where he later died.
Homicide Detectives were requested and assumed the investigation.
Moments later, officers were called to the area of W. Florissant and Adelaide where they located a 23-year-old female who had also been shot. The 23-year-old female was conveyed to the hospital in stable condition. This female along with another 27-year-old female were later determined to be suspects responsible for shooting the male victim.
During the course of the investigation, detectives determined that the two female suspects confronted the male victim which escalated into shots being fired by the victim and two suspects.
Both suspects were taken into custody, and the investigation remains on going.
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.