In the early morning hours of August 12, 2015, the life of Paulette R. Reid, a 50-year-old African-American woman, was tragically cut short in St. Louis, Missouri. Her body was discovered on the front porch of a residence located in the 4500 block of Labadie Avenue at approximately 3 a.m. An investigation revealed that Reid had sustained multiple gunshot wounds to her torso.
The circumstances leading to the shooting were not immediately clear to investigators. Reid's death was one of many homicides in what was a particularly violent year for St. Louis, which saw a significant increase in its murder rate. In the wake of the incident, law enforcement officials began an investigation into her death.
To date, the case remains unsolved, and no arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Paulette R. Reid. There has been no public identification of any suspects. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and CrimeStoppers have appealed to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough in the investigation. A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information that results in the arrest of the individual or individuals responsible for her death.
