On the evening of November 16, 2010, police in St. Louis, Missouri, responded to a violent incident at the O'Fallon Place Apartments in the downtown area. Steve Hunt Sr., a 44-year-old male, had been visiting the complex at 1741 Cochran Place when he was approached and fatally shot. The shooting occurred around 8:45 p.m. outside the apartment building where he had arrived to make a visit. First responders were unable to save him, and the investigation into his death began immediately at the scene.
Detectives investigating the homicide determined that the motive for the killing was likely robbery. During the attack, the assailant or assailants stripped the victim of his personal belongings, specifically taking his wallet and cellular phone before fleeing the scene. Authorities noted that Hunt did not appear to have known he was in any danger when he arrived at the location, and there was no indication that he had been involved in any high-risk activity that would have made him a target. He was described by those who knew him as a religious and hardworking individual who was dedicated to his family.
In the years following the murder, the case has remained open, and no specific suspects have been publicly named or charged in connection with the crime. Despite the efforts of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police and pleas from the family, including his son and brother, no arrests have been made. The victim was the youngest of eight brothers and a father of two. His family has publicly expressed their continued hope for justice, with his brother vowing to their mother that he would find out who was responsible.
CrimeStoppers and the family have offered rewards for information leading to an arrest and conviction, but the case eventually went cold. As of the last available updates, the investigation into the death of Steve Hunt Sr. remains active but unsolved, with police continuing to seek tips from the public regarding the identity of the person or persons responsible for the robbery and shooting.
