MCS Report #57
Classification: Homicide
Requesting Agency: Maplewood Police Department
Date of Activation: 02/05/1978
Commander and Department: Lt. Col. Harry Slaten, Jennings PD
Victim: Robert Powell
Suspect(s): Unknown
The Maplewood Police Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad in investigating the death of Robert Powell (age 33). At approximately 8:44pm, police officers responded to the 2400 block of Bredell Avenue for a report of shots fired with a person possibly shot. There they located Robert Powell lying outside on the ground where he had been shot. He was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Anyone with information in this case is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).
