In the early morning hours of April 17, 2023, a grim discovery was made in the Wells-Goodfellow neighborhood of St. Louis. Two men were found inside a parked car, both having been fatally shot. One of the victims was identified as 43-year-old Sterling Turner Jr., a male resident of the city. The other man was identified as 30-year-old Robert Cook.
Police were initially called to the 2700 block of Semple Avenue around 5:15 a.m. for a report of suspicious occupants in a vehicle.
Upon their arrival, they found Turner and Cook, who were pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators believe the shooting may have occurred hours before the bodies were discovered, with some residents in the area reporting hearing gunshots as early as 2 a.m.
The St. Louis Police Department's homicide division is handling the investigation into the double homicide. In the immediate aftermath of the discovery, authorities had not identified any suspects or a motive for the shooting. The investigation was ongoing, and police appealed to the public for any information that might lead to an arrest.
As of the latest available information, there have been no public announcements regarding any arrests or the identification of any suspects in connection with the deaths of Sterling Turner Jr. and Robert Cook. The case remains an open investigation, leaving a community searching for answers and justice for the two men whose lives were cut short by violence.
