In the autumn of 2021, the life of Frederick Charles David Howard, a 35-year-old Black male, was tragically cut short in Saint-Louis, Missouri. On the evening of October 20, 2021, Howard was discovered on the porch of a residence in the 5100 block of Aubert Avenue in the city's Mark Twain neighborhood. He had been shot and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting remain scarce in publicly available reports.
Information regarding any potential suspects or arrests in connection with the death of Frederick Charles David Howard has not been released by law enforcement. The investigation into his death is ongoing.
Howard's death was one of several homicides that occurred in St. Louis that month, contributing to the city's ongoing struggle with gun violence. His obituary remembers him as a father and a loved one, leaving behind a grieving family and community searching for answers and justice. The case remains an open investigation, and authorities have not yet publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests.
