On the night of July 19, 2023, authorities were called to a parking lot in the 7100 block of Lexington Avenue in Velda City, a municipality in St. Louis County, Missouri. Around 10:40 p.m., officers arrived at the scene to investigate reports of a shooting. There, they discovered a 46-year-old male, Romao Harris, suffering from a gunshot wound. Harris was a resident of the area and lived on the same block where the attack took place.
Emergency medical personnel transported Harris to a
nearby hospital for urgent treatment. Despite the efforts of medical staff to save him, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival. The incident occurred just steps away from his home, marking a violent end to the night in the quiet residential neighborhood.
Following the shooting, the Velda City Police Department requested the assistance of St. Louis County detectives to lead the homicide inquiry. As of the latest public updates, law enforcement officials have not announced any arrests or named potential suspects in connection with the murder. The investigation remains ongoing, with detectives encouraging anyone with information regarding the circumstances of the death to contact the St. Louis County Police Department or provide anonymous tips through CrimeStoppers.
