In the Jeff-Vander-Lou neighborhood of St. Louis, a 44-year-old woman named Tyra Pace was found shot in the head on the evening of Friday, February 2, 2024. The incident occurred shortly before 5 p.m. in the 1700 block of North Vandeventer Avenue, near Cote Brilliante Avenue. When police and emergency responders arrived at the scene, they discovered Ms. Pace was unconscious and not breathing. She was pronounced dead at the location of the shooting.
The St.
Louis Metropolitan Police Department's homicide division is actively investigating the circumstances that led to her death. At this time, authorities have not publicly identified any potential suspects or a motive for the shooting. The investigation remains ongoing, and no arrests have been announced in connection with the case.
Tyra Pace was born on August 28, 1979, in Sedalia, Missouri. She was known for her infectious smile and had accepted Christ at an early age. Her death has been recorded as the 21st homicide in St. Louis for the year 2024.
