NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 26, 2019
5:00 PM
Information Officer:
Capt. Jon Romas
jromas@crevecoeurmo.gov
UPDATE
MAJOR CASE SQUAD INVESTIGATING HOMICIDE – DELLWOOD
In reference to the homicide which occurred on Sunday evening, April 21st, 2019, at 9:52 PM, in Dellwood, MO, the victim has been identified as:
Marshall, Curtis
15 years of age
Resident of the 1700 block of Cargill Drive, Dellwood, MO 63136
The cause of death was a single gunshot wound to the upper chest.
The vehicle involved in the crime was recovered in the 2700 block of Chapel View Drive in Florissant, Missouri. The vehicle is described as a 2015 Nissan Altima, silver in color, and had been previously reported stolen from the Bellefontaine Neighbors area.
Independent of the recovery of the vehicle, a juvenile male was taken into custody by investigators for 1st Degree Murder, Armed Criminal Action and Tampering.
This juvenile remains in custody with the St. Louis County Family Court.
Detectives are continuing to follow-up on leads, therefore, anyone with further information relative to this case, who wants to remain anonymous and be eligible for a CrimeStoppers reward of up to $5,000, is asked to call 1-866-371-TIPS (8477)
Original Release:
On Sunday evening, April 21, 2019, at 9:52 PM the North County Police Cooperative responded to a call of shots fired in the 1700 block of Cargill Drive. Upon arrival, officers found a 15-year-old male subject suffering from a gunshot wound, inside the home. The other occupants of the home were uninjured. The victim was transported to a local hospital and despite life-saving efforts of officers on the scene, the victim was not able to be revived.
Witnesses reported that a silver sedan was seen speeding from the scene of the shooting, however, the identity of the perpetrator(s) is unknown at this time.
Numerous Major Case Squad Detectives have been assigned to the investigation; there are no suspects in custody at this time.
Anyone with information relative to this case who wants to remain anonymous and be eligible for a CrimeStoppers reward of up to $5,000 is asked to call 1-866-371-TIPS (8477)
