Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 30, 2020 – 8:40pm
At 3:00pm this afternoon, the Olivette Police Department responded to the area of I-170 at Olive Blvd. for a report of two vehicles travelling south on I-170 firing shots. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a SUV stopped in the southbound lanes of I-170 with a female victim inside. The vehicles from the initial report had left the scene. Officers discovered that the victim was the sole occupant and had suffered an apparent gunshot wound to the upper body. The subject was treated by Officers at the scene and immediately transported to the hospital. Despite lifesaving treatment on the scene and at the hospital, the subject was not able to be revived.
Officers on the scene secured the area and notified Olivette PD Detectives. Shortly thereafter, the Olivette Police Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis. The identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Lt. Jack Abell, of the Clayton Police Department, is the Deputy Commander assigned to this investigation. He will be assisted by over a dozen investigators working with Olivette Police Department Detectives on this case.
Anyone who may have been travelling on I-170 between Page Avenue and I-64 at approximately 3pm today (Monday) who witnessed this incident or saw vehicles fleeing the area, should call 314-645-3000.
Persons with information who wish to remain anonymous and be eligible for a CrimeStoppers reward of up to $5,000 can call 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).
Capt. Jon Romas
Public Information Officer - Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
314-690-8939
TWITTER: @MajorCaseSTL
