Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
690 Chesterfield Parkway West Chesterfield, MO 63017 Telephone (636) 537-3000
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 21, 2018 – 10:00AM
MAJOR CASE SQUAD CALLED TO INVESTIGATE
DOUBLE HOMICIDE IN VINITA PARK
On Sunday, October 21, 2018 at approximately 1:00 AM, the North County Police Cooperative responded to a call for a shooting in the 2100 block of Penfield. Upon arrival, officers found two subjects, who were the apparent victims of gunshot wounds, deceased at the scene. The Greater St. Louis Major Case Squad was requested by Chief John Buchanan, to assist with the investigation. Captain Mike Thompson, of the Chesterfield Police Department, is the deputy commander assigned.
Currently 20 investigators with the Major Case Squad are investigating the incident. The names of the victims, a 35-year-old, black female and a 45-year-old, black male, are not being released at this time. The Major Case Squad is seeking any information from the community to assist in identifying those responsible.
The command post for the Major Case Squad is located at the Vinita Park Police Department. Should you have any information, please contact the Major Case Squad Hotline at (314) 574-4041 or Crime Stoppers at 1-866-371-TIPPS (8477).
Lt. David Wolf
Public Information Officer Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
TWITTER: @MajorCaseSTL
For media follow-up – contact Lieutenant David Wolf at (314) 280-0560 (Cell)
