On the night of December 10, 2022, a violent incident unfolded in the Walnut Park West neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri, prompting a police response to the 5900 block of Sherry Avenue. Officers arrived at the scene just before 1:00 a.m. to investigate reports of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they discovered two individuals suffering from gunshot wounds on the porch of a residence near Gregory Carter Park.
One of the victims, identified as 43-year-old Barney Lee, had sustained fatal
injuries during the attack. Despite the arrival of emergency medical personnel, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The second victim, a 20-year-old man, was found alive but in critical condition. He was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment and was listed in stable condition following the shooting.
The investigation was taken over by homicide detectives who canvassed the area for evidence. Public reports following the incident indicated that no immediate arrests were made, and police encouraged anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers. As of the available records, the case remains an open investigation with no named suspects publicly identified in connection with the death of Barney Lee.
