On a summer evening in St. Louis, Missouri, the life of Corey Burgess, a 47-year-old male, was tragically cut short. On Thursday, August 18, 2022, in the Gravois Park neighborhood, Burgess and another man, 30-year-old Rory Brandon, were discovered with multiple gunshot wounds. The shooting occurred at the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and Winnebago Street, where police responded to a call shortly after 8:30 p.m.
The violent encounter left both Corey Burgess and Rory Brandon deceased
at the scene. Friends and family of Burgess remembered him as a loyal friend and a beloved son, brother, father, uncle, and nephew. He was known to some by the nickname 'Lil C' and had worked as a truck driver.
Despite the initial investigation by homicide detectives, details surrounding the circumstances of the double shooting have been scarce. Law enforcement has not publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests in connection with the murders of Corey Burgess and Rory Brandon. The case remains an open investigation as authorities continue to seek information from the public that could lead to a resolution for the families of the two men whose lives were lost to gun violence on that August night.
