Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
PRESS RELEASE
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 3, 2019 – 1:15PM
TWO PERSONS OF INTEREST IN CUSTODY
FOLLOWING FATAL SHOOTING IN WELLSTON
Shortly before 9:45 a.m. on Monday, December 2, 2019, the North County Police Cooperative responded to the 1500 block of Wellston Place to investigate shots fired. Upon arrival, officers discovered a black male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and observed a silver BMW believed to be involved in the incident. An officer attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled the scene. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. He is identified as:
WENDELL WRIGHT
64-YEARS-OLD
1500 BLK OF WELLSTON PLACE
ST. LOUIS, MO 63133
Around 9:00 p.m., officers again observed the vehicle and attempted to initiate a traffic stop. The driver failed to yield. Two occupants vacated the vehicle and fled on foot. Both were taken into custody and are considered persons of interest in the investigation.
The department requested activation of the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis to assist with the homicide investigation. Lt. Andy Eagan, of the Hazelwood Police Department, is the Deputy Commander assigned to the case. Numerous detectives are currently investigating this incident. 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).
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