On the night of October 27, 2016, a violent incident occurred in the Penrose neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri, resulting in the deaths of two men. At approximately 11:00 p.m., officers from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department responded to a call regarding a shooting in the 4800 block of Margaretta Avenue. Upon their arrival at the scene, first responders discovered the body of Paul Schneider lying in the street. He had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the location by medical personnel.
During the subsequent investigation and canvassing of the immediate area, authorities located a second victim, identified as Sylvester Kendrick. He was found in the rear of a property on the same block. Kendrick had suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head and was also pronounced deceased at the scene. The double homicide prompted an immediate investigation by homicide detectives, who began collecting evidence and searching for witnesses in the late-night hours.
As of the latest available updates from the St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers, the murders of Sylvester Kendrick and Paul Schneider remain classified as open homicides. There have been no reports of arrests or charges filed in connection with the killings. Authorities continue to seek information from the public that could lead to the identification of a suspect or suspects involved in the fatal shooting. The case remains active as investigators look for leads to solve the crime.
