On the afternoon of April 1, 2020, violence erupted in the Bevo neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri, claiming the life of a local teenager. Larry Jordan Jr., a 17-year-old male, was in the 4500 block of Ridgewood Avenue when he became the target of a shooting. Officers from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department responded to the scene at approximately 5:34 p.m. after receiving reports of gunfire in the area.
Upon their arrival, they discovered Jordan suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Despite the arrival of emergency responders, the injuries proved fatal, and Jordan was pronounced dead at the scene. Homicide detectives immediately launched an investigation, canvassing the neighborhood for witnesses and searching for evidence that could lead to the perpetrator. The shooting occurred during a period of heightened concern regarding violence against children in the city, with Jordan’s death later highlighted in local media initiatives aimed at raising awareness about unsolved killings of young people in St. Louis.
At the time of the initial reports and subsequent coverage, authorities had not identified any suspects in connection with the murder. No arrests were immediately made, and the motive behind the shooting remained unclear. Police urged anyone with information to contact the Homicide Division or submit anonymous tips through CrimeStoppers, as the case added to a growing list of unsolved homicides involving youths in the region.
