In the Baden neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri, a life was cut short on a November evening in 2013. Deangelo Antonio Burgess, a 20-year-old African-American male, was fatally wounded by gunfire on Thursday, November 14th. The following day, he succumbed to his injuries in a local hospital. The incident unfolded in the 4700 block of Hammett Place, where police responded to reports of a shooting.
Upon their arrival, officers discovered Burgess suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. Another account of the event stated he had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to the hospital for medical attention, but his life could not be saved. The initial investigation by the St. Louis police proved to be challenging, as they struggled to identify a clear motive or any potential suspects in the immediate aftermath of the shooting.
Adding a layer of complexity to the case, authorities received a compelling account from three men who were present at the scene. These individuals, all in their twenties, informed investigators that they had been approached by Burgess, who was accompanied by several other individuals, all of whom were reportedly armed. According to their statement, they fled the area upon seeing the armed group and subsequently heard the sound of gunshots.
Despite this lead and appeals to the public for any information that might shed light on the circumstances surrounding the death of Deangelo Antonio Burgess, the case grew cold. There have been no subsequent public announcements regarding any arrests made in connection with the homicide, nor has any information been released identifying any suspects. The investigation into who was responsible for the death of Deangelo Antonio Burgess remains unresolved, leaving his family and community without answers.