On the afternoon of July 22, 2020, violence erupted in the Academy/Sherman Park neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri, claiming the life of 27-year-old Jarmarlon Edwards. A resident of Cahokia, Illinois, Edwards was present near the intersection of Delmar Boulevard and Academy Avenue when the incident occurred. Reports indicate that at approximately 3:20 p.m., the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department received calls regarding a shooting in the area.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Edwards suffering from a gunshot wound to the neck.
Emergency medical personnel rushed the victim to a local hospital in hopes of saving his life. despite their efforts, Edwards succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The homicide division took charge of the investigation, scouring the scene at the edge of the neighborhood for evidence and potential witnesses who might have seen the events leading up to the gunfire.
As of the available public information, no suspects have been taken into custody in connection with Jarmarlon Edwards' death. Authorities at the time urged anyone with knowledge of the shooting to contact the Homicide Division or submit anonymous tips through CrimeStoppers, hoping that community assistance would lead to an identification of the shooter. The case joined a list of investigations where police sought justice for victims of gun violence in the city, with no immediate arrests reported in the wake of the tragedy.
