In the evening hours of a late winter day, tragedy struck in the community of Bellefontaine Neighbors in St. Louis County. On February 28, 2025, police responded to a call for a shooting in the 10100 block of Maraldo Place. Upon their arrival at 8:22 p.m., they discovered 30-year-old Cortez Scott, a male resident of Ferguson, suffering from life-threatening gunshot injuries. Despite the efforts of first responders, he was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The St.
Louis County Police Department's Bureau of Crimes Against Persons is leading the homicide investigation into Scott's death. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are still under investigation, and authorities have not released any information regarding a potential motive or any individuals who may have been involved. Investigators are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and contact the St. Louis County Police Department or CrimeStoppers to provide anonymous tips. As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the fatal shooting.
