On the evening of April 8, 2020, a young Black man named Thomas Young, age 27, was left at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis with a fatal gunshot wound. Despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead, launching a homicide investigation into his death.
Authorities from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department were notified that Young had been dropped off at the hospital at 9:21 p.m.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting were initially unclear, as the location of the incident was not immediately known to law enforcement. Investigators began seeking information from the public, urging anyone with knowledge of the shooting to come forward.
In the days that followed, the police continued their appeal for assistance, circulating contact information for the Homicide Division and CrimeStoppers. However, details regarding a specific location for the shooting or any potential motive remained elusive. Online sources available to the public have not provided any subsequent updates on the investigation, and there is no information available regarding any arrests made or suspects identified in connection with the death of Thomas Young. His case is one of many in St. Louis that leave families and communities searching for answers and justice.
