Hesiris A. Staples-Bey, a 43-year-old male, was fatally shot on October 21, 2015, in St. Louis, Missouri. The incident occurred at the intersection of Goodfellow and Page, where police initially responded to a report of a car accident. Upon arrival, officers found Staples-Bey with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to an area hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
According to witness statements, the person who shot Hesiris A. Staples-Bey was an unknown Black male who was in a newer model black Chrysler 200. The suspect was described as having a medium build and a medium complexion and was wearing a dark skullcap.
In the time since the shooting, authorities have sought public assistance in identifying a suspect. A reward of up to $5,000 was offered for information that could lead to the arrest of the individual responsible for Staples-Bey's death. As of the latest available information, no arrests have been publicly announced in connection with this case, which is still considered an open homicide.