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William Nelson Jr.

Case from Saint Louis, MO dated Apr 06, 2026

Victim Details

William Nelson, Jr.

Male

Saint Louis

MO

2026-04-06

29

William

Nelson Jr.

07/21/2026

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In the Old North neighborhood of St. Louis, just north of the bustling downtown, a life was tragically cut short on the evening of Monday, April 6, 2026. William Nelson Jr., a 29-year-old man, was shot and killed, leaving a community to grapple with the sudden and violent loss. The incident occurred at a homeless encampment located at 10th and Cass, a place Nelson Jr. had called home for about a year.

That evening, the sound of gunfire pierced the air, prompting a "shots fired" call to th ...
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  • https://www.granberrymortuarystl.com/obituary/mr-william-nelson-jr
  • https://www.firstalert4.com: Police: Man shot just north of downtown St. Louis dies
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