The homicide of Jerome Guest occurred on May 3, 2020, in the Baden neighborhood of Saint Louis, Missouri. Guest, a 25-year-old Black male, was discovered by authorities in an alleyway near the intersection of Ponce Avenue and North Broadway. Officers arriving at the scene found him unconscious and suffering from a fatal gunshot wound to the head. He was pronounced dead shortly after being located, marking a violent end to the Sunday afternoon incident.
Following the discovery, the St.
Louis Metropolitan Police Department launched a homicide investigation to identify the person responsible for the shooting. In an effort to generate leads from the public, investigators released surveillance images connected to the crime. These photos depicted a person of interest described as a male wearing a hat and a face mask, who was captured on camera holding cash in his hands. Authorities also circulated an image of a vehicle believed to be associated with the incident, identified as a van with visible damage to the front passenger side above the wheel.
Despite the release of this evidence and calls for information from the community, reports indicate that the case has faced significant challenges. As of the last available updates regarding the investigation, no suspects have been publicly named or taken into custody in connection with Guest's death. The case remains open as detectives continue to seek information that could lead to an arrest and potential charges for the capital offense.
