In the late afternoon of August 20, 2015, in Florissant, Missouri, a sense of normalcy was shattered by an act of sudden violence that claimed the life of Alan Roach, a 57-year-old male employee at Montgomery Auto Repair. Responding to a report of shots fired at the Washington Street business at approximately 5:33 p.m., police officers arrived to a grim scene. Inside the auto shop, they discovered Roach, who had sustained a fatal gunshot wound.
He was pronounced dead at the location, his life tragically cut short while at his place of work.
The investigation into the death of the longtime north county resident was promptly initiated, with the Florissant Police Department requesting the assistance of the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis. Investigators believe the incident was an apparent robbery. Details about the perpetrator were scarce, but a description of a potential getaway vehicle was released to the public. It is believed the suspect, or suspects, fled the scene in a dark gray or black Acura MDX, manufactured between 2010 and 2013.
In the days following the shooting, authorities appealed to the public for any information that could lead to an arrest. A reward was offered to encourage witnesses to come forward with any details that might help identify the individual or individuals responsible for Alan Roach's death. Despite the ongoing investigation and the public plea for assistance, information regarding any arrests or the identification of a suspect in the case has not been made publicly available. The case remains an open and unresolved homicide, leaving a community to mourn a man described as a good and gentle person.
