Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: July 8, 2024
At approximately 11:00 PM on July 7, 2024, the Berkeley Police Department responded to the 6100 block of Jefferson Avenue for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim inside a vehicle who had suffered a single gunshot wound. The victim is a 45-year-old male.
The victim was transported to a local hospital. Despite life-saving efforts, the victim has died.
Lt. Mark Pounders of the Florissant Police Department is the Deputy Commander assigned to this investigation. He will be assisted by fifteen Major Case Squad Investigators working in collaboration with the Berkeley Police Department.
Investigators are requesting help from the public. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477). Callers may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward.
Officer Terry McComas
Public Information Officer
Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
📧 tmccomas@marylandheights.com
TWITTER: @MajorCaseSTL
