Authorities responded to the 3900 block of Kingshighway to find a man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the chest. The shooting took place around 7:30 p.m.
Sadly, he was transported to a local area hospital and pronounced deceased shortly after arrival. This shooting made St. Louis City’s 143rd homicide.

Once we receive any updated information regarding the victim’s identity we will inform the community. On behalf The New Real Stl News we would like to send our condolences to the family and friends of the victim