Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
PRESS RELEASE
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 3, 2021 – 10:30 PM
MAJOR CASE SQUAD ACTIVATED FOR A HOMICIDE IN DES PERES
On Saturday, July 3, 2021, the Des Peres Police Department requested the activation of the Greater St. Louis Major Case Squad to assist with an investigation where a male subject was the victim of a shooting inside the West County Center, 80 W County Center Drive, Des Peres. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.
The initial investigation has revealed that an altercation occurred between two subjects inside the Champs store located on the 1st floor of the mall. The altercation resulted in shots being fired and the victim being struck. The shooter then fled the scene. No additional information is available at this time.
The Major Case Squad asks anyone with information to please contact the Des Peres Police Department at 314-835-6200 or Crimestoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477). The command post for the Major Case Squad is located at the Des Peres Police Department.
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Officer Scott Stephens
Public Information Officer Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
TWITTER: @MajorCaseSTL
For media follow-up – contact Officer Scott Stephens at 314-609-3519
