On December 25, 2025, 26-year-old Malik Holmes was fatally shot in the culmination of a violent Christmas night incident in Saint Louis, Missouri. The events unfolded late in the evening when officers from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's District 5 responded to a report of a shooting in the 5100 block of Northland Avenue. Upon their arrival at approximately 11:00 p.m., authorities discovered Holmes suffering from gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical personnel transported him to a nearby hospital for urgent treatment, but he ultimately succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
Homicide detectives were immediately requested to the scene to assume control of the investigation. The shooting of Holmes occurred during a particularly violent window of time for the neighborhood, as police were reportedly already investigating another shooting incident near Northland Avenue and Kingshighway Boulevard when the call regarding Holmes came in. Investigators have not publicly confirmed whether the two separate shooting events, which transpired within the same hour and general vicinity, were connected.
As of the days immediately following the homicide, law enforcement officials have not reported any arrests in connection with the death of Malik Holmes. The investigation remains active, with detectives working to establish a motive and identify the individual or individuals responsible. No suspects have been named, and no charges have been filed. Police have urged anyone with information regarding the incident to contact the Homicide Division or submit anonymous tips through CrimeStoppers to assist in generating leads for the open case.
