On the evening of May 23, 2020, a burst of gunfire shattered the quiet on the 5300 block of Cote Brilliante Avenue in St. Louis, leaving one man dead and another wounded. Robert Cannon, a 36-year-old male, was found shot outside a residence and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The incident, which unfolded around 9:04 p.m., marked another chapter in a violent Memorial Day weekend in the city.
Inside the home, officers discovered a 19-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to his
foot. The initial investigation suggested a larger altercation had taken place. This belief was strengthened when, shortly after the shooting, four other individuals arrived at a local hospital with gunshot wounds. Authorities believed these individuals were also connected to the events that led to Cannon's death.
Despite the number of individuals involved and wounded, public online sources and news reports have not provided information regarding any arrests made in direct connection to the murder of Robert Cannon. Details about potential suspects, their descriptions, or the specific motive behind the shooting have not been released or reported in the available articles. The case was part of a violent holiday weekend that saw numerous shootings across St. Louis. Further information on the progression of the investigation into Cannon's death, including any charges, trials, or convictions, is not available in the online sources reviewed.
