In the Hamilton Heights neighborhood of St. Louis, a burst of gunfire on the evening of October 18, 2021, tragically cut short the life of 43-year-old Shjuan Weekly. The fatal encounter unfolded around 9:30 p.m. near Union Boulevard and Ridge Avenue, where it is reported that two groups of people exchanged gunfire. Weekly, a resident of University City, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The chaotic incident resulted in multiple casualties.
Alongside Weekly, 58-year-old James Haulcy of Berkeley also lost his life in the shootout. Two other men were wounded; one, a 24-year-old, was left in critical condition, while another sustained injuries that were not considered life-threatening. Homicide detectives were summoned to the 5300 block of Ridge to investigate the deadly shooting.
Years later, the repercussions of that violent night continued to be felt. In May of 2024, one of the men who had been injured in the shooting succumbed to complications from his gunshot wound, officially raising the death toll of the incident. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Division continues to investigate the case. As of now, public information does not include details regarding any arrests or identified suspects in connection with the death of Shjuan Weekly. Authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward and contact the Homicide Division or CrimeStoppers.
