In the early morning hours of December 13, 2020, the quiet of the West End neighborhood in St. Louis, Missouri, was broken by violence. Corey Hutchins, a 40-year-old male, became the victim of a fatal shooting that would leave his community and loved ones seeking answers. Around 3:30 a.m., officers from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department responded to a call at the 5800 block of Cabanne Avenue.
Upon their arrival, they discovered Hutchins lying in a parking lot, suffering from a gunshot wound to his lower back. At the scene, he was found barely breathing, clinging to life as first responders worked quickly to transport him to a nearby hospital.
Despite the urgent medical attention and his transfer to the hospital in critical condition, the injuries proved too severe to overcome. Hutchins was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival, marking another tragic loss for the city. Those who knew him remembered him as a funny and laid-back individual who had attended Normandy High School and worked as a server in the restaurant industry. His death sparked mourning among friends and family, who recalled him as a loving father and brother.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, investigators from the Homicide Division began their work to piece together the events that led to the murder. However, the initial investigation yielded no immediate suspects, and details regarding the motivation behind the shooting remained scarce. Law enforcement publicly appealed to the community for assistance, urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Anonymous tips were encouraged through CrimeStoppers, as authorities struggled to identify the person or persons responsible for taking Hutchins' life. As of the reports following the incident, no arrests had been made, leaving the case unresolved.
