On the morning of November 4, 2022, violence erupted in the Columbus Square neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri, claiming the life of a young resident. At approximately 2:00 a.m., officers from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department were dispatched to a home in the 1400 block of North 10th Street following reports of a shooting. Upon their arrival, emergency responders located the victim, identified as Marquis Holt, an 18-year-old Black male, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds inside
the residence. Despite the immediate response of authorities, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators determined that the lethal shots had been fired from outside the home, penetrating the structure and striking Holt while he was indoors. Police reports indicated that the suspects did not enter the residence during the attack, suggesting the gunfire was directed at the house from the exterior. The specific motive behind the shooting was not immediately clear to detectives, who began canvassing the area for witnesses and evidence shortly after the incident occurred.
As of early 2024, the investigation into the death of Marquis Holt has not yielded any public arrests or the naming of specific suspects. The St. Louis police homicide division has kept the case open, urging anyone with information to contact CrimeStoppers or the department directly. While the community and local organizations expressed deep concern over the violence, the individuals responsible for firing the shots that morning have evaded capture, leaving the case unsolved.
