On the evening of May 21, 2017, a violent incident unfolded in the Dutchtown neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri, resulting in the tragic death of 31-year-old Lakita Henderson. The events occurred around 5:55 p.m. as Henderson was standing outside in the 4600 block of Virginia Avenue. While she was positioned near the residence, an unknown male subject approached the area and discharged a firearm, striking her.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene shortly after the shooting to find
Henderson suffering from gunshot wounds. She was immediately transported to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at the medical facility. The shooting was part of a particularly violent Sunday in the St. Louis area, which saw multiple other separate shooting incidents occurring within hours of one another.
Law enforcement officials launched an investigation into the homicide immediately following the event. Initial reports from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department indicated that the shooter was an unidentified man. At the time of the incident and in the period following the investigation, authorities stated that they did not have a suspect in custody. No further details regarding an arrest, charges, or a trial have been released publicly, suggesting that the assailant remained at large in the aftermath of the crime.
