Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
PRESS RELEASE
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
December 20, 2019
8:15 PM
Information Officer:
Capt. Jon Romas
(314) 432-8000 x2612
MAJOR CASE SQUAD
INVESTIGATING HOMICIDE – FERGUSON
On Friday evening, December 20ᵗʰ, the Ferguson Police Department requested the activation of the Greater St. Louis Major Case Squad to assist in the investigation of a homicide.
At approximately 12:30 PM Friday afternoon, Ferguson PD officers responded to the 2900 block of Canfield Drive for a 9-1-1 call of shots fired. Upon the Officers’ arrival, they discovered a vehicle stopped on Canfield Drive with two male occupants, both having suffered gunshot wounds. EMS arrived and both victims were transported to a local hospital where one 15-year-old male victim succumbed to his wounds. The other victim, a 16-year-old male, remains hospitalized in serious condition.
There are no persons in custody or suspect information available at this time.
Major Case Squad Detectives, commanded by Captain Dan DeCarli, are actively investigating this case in partnership with Detectives from the Ferguson Police Department.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Major Case Squad tip line at 314-522-3811
If the person wishes to remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000 call:
CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477)
Further updates will be provided on the Major Case Squad Twitter page: @MajorCaseSTL
