Suspect Killed After Opening Fire on Homeowner During Break-In Attempt
2800 Union Blvd, Kingsway West, St. Louis
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Summary
- St. Louis Homicide Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Thursday night in the Wells/Goodfellow neighborhood at Maffitt Avenue and Union Boulevard
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- Three individuals were attempting to break into a residential property when they were confronted by a 35-year-old man who called police and tried to hold them until officers arrived.
- A 44-year-old suspect fled and fired shots at the man. The man returned fire, striking the suspect, who died at the scene.
- Two other suspects — a 42-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman — were taken into custody.
- The homeowner was released pending further investigation.
Timeline
Anyone with information is urged to call the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Division at [314-444-5371](tel:341-444-5371) or CrimeStoppers at [866-371-TIPS](tel:866-371-8477).
Anyone with information is urged to call the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Division at [314-444-5371](tel:341-444-5371) or CrimeStoppers at [866-371-TIPS](tel:866-371-8477).
The homeowner was released pending further investigation.
The 42-year-old man and 35-year-old woman were taken into custody.
The 44-year-old suspect fled and fired shots at the homeowner. The homeowner returned fire, striking the suspect, who died at the scene. The 44-year-old has not yet been identified.
A preliminary investigation revealed three individuals were attempting to break into a residential property when they were confronted by a 35-year-old man who called police and tried to hold them until officers arrived.
Officers observed a gunfight in the 2800 block of Union Boulevard and detained four subjects.
Around 9:30 p.m. Thursday, officers responded to a disturbance at Maffitt Avenue and Union Boulevard in the Wells/Goodfellow neighborhood.
Police are responding to the area of a ShotSpotter device that activated as a result of potential gunfire.
Incident reported at 2800 Union Blvd.
Anyone with information is urged to call the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Division at [314-444-5371](tel:341-444-5371) or CrimeStoppers at [866-371-TIPS](tel:866-371-8477).
Anyone with information is urged to call the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Division at [314-444-5371](tel:341-444-5371) or CrimeStoppers at [866-371-TIPS](tel:866-371-8477).
The homeowner was released pending further investigation.
The 42-year-old man and 35-year-old woman were taken into custody.
The 44-year-old suspect fled and fired shots at the homeowner. The homeowner returned fire, striking the suspect, who died at the scene. The 44-year-old has not yet been identified.
A preliminary investigation revealed three individuals were attempting to break into a residential property when they were confronted by a 35-year-old man who called police and tried to hold them until officers arrived.
Officers observed a gunfight in the 2800 block of Union Boulevard and detained four subjects.
Around 9:30 p.m. Thursday, officers responded to a disturbance at Maffitt Avenue and Union Boulevard in the Wells/Goodfellow neighborhood.
Police are responding to the area of a ShotSpotter device that activated as a result of potential gunfire.
Incident reported at 2800 Union Blvd.
Anyone with information is urged to call the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Division at [314-444-5371](tel:341-444-5371) or CrimeStoppers at [866-371-TIPS](tel:866-371-8477).
Anyone with information is urged to call the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Division at [314-444-5371](tel:341-444-5371) or CrimeStoppers at [866-371-TIPS](tel:866-371-8477).
The homeowner was released pending further investigation.
The 42-year-old man and 35-year-old woman were taken into custody.
The 44-year-old suspect fled and fired shots at the homeowner. The homeowner returned fire, striking the suspect, who died at the scene. The 44-year-old has not yet been identified.
A preliminary investigation revealed three individuals were attempting to break into a residential property when they were confronted by a 35-year-old man who called police and tried to hold them until officers arrived.
Officers observed a gunfight in the 2800 block of Union Boulevard and detained four subjects.
Around 9:30 p.m. Thursday, officers responded to a disturbance at Maffitt Avenue and Union Boulevard in the Wells/Goodfellow neighborhood.
Police are responding to the area of a ShotSpotter device that activated as a result of potential gunfire.
Incident reported at 2800 Union Blvd.
Anyone with information is urged to call the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Division at [314-444-5371](tel:341-444-5371) or CrimeStoppers at [866-371-TIPS](tel:866-371-8477).
Anyone with information is urged to call the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Division at [314-444-5371](tel:341-444-5371) or CrimeStoppers at [866-371-TIPS](tel:866-371-8477).
The homeowner was released pending further investigation.
The 42-year-old man and 35-year-old woman were taken into custody.
The 44-year-old suspect fled and fired shots at the homeowner. The homeowner returned fire, striking the suspect, who died at the scene. The 44-year-old has not yet been identified.
A preliminary investigation revealed three individuals were attempting to break into a residential property when they were confronted by a 35-year-old man who called police and tried to hold them until officers arrived.
Officers observed a gunfight in the 2800 block of Union Boulevard and detained four subjects.
Around 9:30 p.m. Thursday, officers responded to a disturbance at Maffitt Avenue and Union Boulevard in the Wells/Goodfellow neighborhood.
Police are responding to the area of a ShotSpotter device that activated as a result of potential gunfire.
Incident reported at 2800 Union Blvd.
Anyone with information is urged to call the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Division at [314-444-5371](tel:341-444-5371) or CrimeStoppers at [866-371-TIPS](tel:866-371-8477).
Anyone with information is urged to call the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Division at [314-444-5371](tel:341-444-5371) or CrimeStoppers at [866-371-TIPS](tel:866-371-8477).
The homeowner was released pending further investigation.
The 42-year-old man and 35-year-old woman were taken into custody.
The 44-year-old suspect fled and fired shots at the homeowner. The homeowner returned fire, striking the suspect, who died at the scene. The 44-year-old has not yet been identified.
A preliminary investigation revealed three individuals were attempting to break into a residential property when they were confronted by a 35-year-old man who called police and tried to hold them until officers arrived.
Officers observed a gunfight in the 2800 block of Union Boulevard and detained four subjects.
Around 9:30 p.m. Thursday, officers responded to a disturbance at Maffitt Avenue and Union Boulevard in the Wells/Goodfellow neighborhood.
Police are responding to the area of a ShotSpotter device that activated as a result of potential gunfire.
Incident reported at 2800 Union Blvd.
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