In the brisk morning air of a late autumn day in Saint Louis, Missouri, the life of Demetrius Whitt, a 30-year-old male, was brought to a violent and sudden end. On November 19, 2019, at approximately 10:43 AM, police responded to a call of a shooting at the intersection of Ridge Avenue and Arlington Avenue. Upon their arrival, they discovered Mr. Whitt's lifeless body on the sidewalk next to a vacant lot at 5368 Ridge Avenue.
He was suffering from what appeared to be multiple gunshot wounds.
The incident was one of three separate fatal shootings that occurred in St. Louis on that Tuesday, contributing to a grim tally of homicides for the year. While another shooting had taken place just blocks away earlier that morning, authorities stated they did not believe the two events were related. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's homicide division is actively investigating the death of Demetrius Whitt.
To date, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The case remains an open homicide investigation. Law enforcement officials have appealed to the public for any information that might lead to the apprehension of the individual or individuals responsible for Mr. Whitt's death. A reward of up to $5,000 has been offered by CrimeStoppers for any tip that leads to a felony arrest in the case, with the assurance of complete anonymity for anyone who comes forward.
