On the evening of December 26, 2018, Roshon Sykes, an 18-year-old male, was driving northbound on Halls Ferry Road in St. Louis County, Missouri. As he drove, a suspect or suspects in another vehicle opened fire on his car. Struck by at least one gunshot, Sykes lost control of his vehicle, which then went over a curb and came to a stop near the intersection of Chambers Road and Halls Ferry.
When law enforcement arrived at the scene, they found Sykes inside the car.
He was pronounced dead at the location from his gunshot wounds. Investigators from the St. Louis County Police Department processed the scene and began looking into the circumstances of the shooting.
Authorities stated there was no evidence to suggest a shootout or a 'rolling gun battle' had occurred. The investigation into the death of Roshon Sykes is ongoing, and police have not publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests in connection with the homicide. They have appealed to the public for any information that might lead to the apprehension of those responsible for his death.
