ST. LOUIS – Homicide detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting in a north city neighborhood.
According to a police spokesperson, the shooting occurred Wednesday around 5:55 p.m. in the 1400 block of N. 19th Street.
Officers found the victim, identified as 19-year-old Deshuan Jackson, lying in the street suffering from gunshot wounds.
Jackson was taken to a hospital where was pronounced dead.
Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call the department’s homicide division at 314-444-5371. If you’d like to remain anonymous—and be eligible for a reward—contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS.
