Crime
Man shot and killed on Peck Street in Fairgrounds neighborhood
St. Louis, MO – Homicide detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday evening in the Fairgrounds neighborhood.
Authorities responded to a 911 call reporting gunfire at approximately 6:12 p.m. in the 4200 block of Peck Street.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim who had suffered a fatal gunshot wound.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
As law enforcement secured the area, stunned residents gathered outside, witnessing the aftermath of the tragedy.
Children were present in the neighborhood at the time of the shooting, further amplifying concerns about safety in the community.
Investigators are actively working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Police have not released information regarding potential suspects or a motive.
Due to the high level of distress among residents, officials opted not to provide live media coverage directly from the scene out of respect for those affected.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward.
The investigation remains ongoing, and further updates will be provided as details emerge.
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. — Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred at the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino, leaving one man dead and another injured. Prince George’s County Police confirmed the fatality in a statement released on social media.
According to investigators, two adult men were struck by gunfire during the incident.
One victim was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries.
The second victim sustained a non-life-threatening injury after a bullet grazed him and was treated at the scene or a nearby medical facility.
Police stated that the suspect fled the location immediately after the shooting and remains at large.
At this time, officials have not released information regarding what led up to the incident. However, investigators emphasized that preliminary findings suggest the shooting was not a random act of violence.
The investigation remains active, and authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of the victims or provided a suspect description.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact Prince George’s County Police as the search for the shooter continues.