In the Baden neighborhood of Saint-Louis, Missouri, a burst of gunfire shattered the winter quiet on February 24, 2021, leaving a young man's life cut tragically short. Leshaun Benson, a 29-year-old male resident of the 3200 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, was fatally wounded in the shooting, which occurred near Hickey Park. Emergency services responded to the scene, but Benson's injuries proved fatal.
The St.
Louis Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Division is handling the investigation into Benson's death. However, details regarding the circumstances of the shooting, a potential motive, or any individuals who may have been involved have not been publicly disclosed. As of late 2025, there have been no announcements of any arrests made in connection with the murder of Leshaun Benson, and no suspects have been officially named.
The case of Leshaun Benson is one of many unsolved homicides in the city of St. Louis. The lack of resolution in such cases leaves families and communities searching for answers and yearning for justice. The investigation into his death remains open, with authorities appealing to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough in the case.
