MCS Report #223
Classification: Homicide
Requesting Agency: Arnold Police Department
Date of Activation: 04/23/1993
Commander and Department: Lt. Paul Banta, Des Peres PD
Deputy Report Officer and Department: Lt. Ed Robertson, Ferguson PD
Victim: Steven Scott Weltig
Suspect: Loril William Harp
The Arnold Police Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad in investigating the death of Steven Weltig. At approximately 10:15am, an officer was flagged down by the Ajax Liquor Store (1403 Jeffco Blvd) and was told a person inside the business needed medical attention. There they located the business owner, Steven Weltig (age 40) on the floor behind the cashier counter. He had been shot and was transported to the hospital where he died.
27 years later in 2020, Loril Harp (age 41 at the time of Steven’s death), was charged with Murder 1st Degree and Armed Criminal Action. A no-bond warrant was issued for his arrest.
