Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
PRESS RELEASE
NEWS RELEASE #2
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 4, 2021 – 10 AM
MAJOR CASE SQUAD MAKES ARREST IN HOMICIDE
Update: A person of interest has been taken into custody in relation to the July 3, 2021 homicide at the West County Center, 80 W County Center Drive, Des Peres.
The victim of the homicide has been identified as:
Malachi Maclin
20-year-old, Black Male
Florissant, 63034
No photo currently available
The person of interest was taken into custody on the morning of July 4, 2021, by Major Case Squad Investigators. At this time, this incident is believed to be an isolated event involving an altercation between two subjects.
Major Case Squad Investigators are requesting any witnesses to this incident to contact the Des Peres Police Department at 314-835-6200 or Crimestoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).
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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
