UPDATE: The deceased woman has been identified as 53-year-old Trena Peters of St. Louis City.
Homicide Detectives are investigating a shooting that left a 53-year-old woman dead on September 30, 2025 in Walnut Park West.
Shortly after 4 p.m., officers received a call for a shooting in the 6000 block of Shulte. Upon arriving, officers located the woman outside suffering from gunshot wounds. EMS responded and transported the woman to the hospital where she was pronounced dead. An investigation into the circumstances of the shooting remains underway.
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.