Donald A. Deavault, a 52-year-old male from St. Louis, Missouri, was killed in a double homicide that took place on February 26, 2018. The violent incident occurred in the Kingsway West neighborhood of North St. Louis. In the early hours of that Monday morning, officers from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department responded to a call reporting a shooting in the 4100 block of Shreve Avenue.
Upon arriving at the scene, first responders discovered Deavault and another victim, identified as 50-year-old William J. Green, inside a vehicle parked on the street.
Both men had sustained fatal gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel. The police investigation determined that the victims were targeted while sitting in the car, but immediate leads were scarce. Homicide detectives canvassed the area seeking witnesses and surveillance footage to piece together the events leading up to the shooting. The deaths added to the city's homicide toll for that year and prompted local community leaders and CrimeStoppers to appeal to the public for any information that could assist in identifying the perpetrators.
Despite the ongoing investigation, no suspects have been publicly identified or arrested in connection with the murders of Deavault and Green. The case has been listed among the city's open homicides, with authorities unable to secure enough evidence to bring charges against any individuals. The motive for the shooting remains undisclosed by law enforcement officials. Deavault left behind a grieving family, including his wife, mother, six children, and extended relatives who held services in his memory at a local chapel.
