In the Fountain Park neighborhood of St. Louis, a grim discovery was made on the morning of April 2, 2022, concerning the death of 56-year-old Anthony Dodson. Just before 10:00 a.m., authorities were called to the 700 block of Aubert Avenue where they found the male victim unresponsive in an alleyway. Investigators determined that he had sustained a fatal gunshot wound to the head and he was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Dodson was a resident of the area, living only a few blocks away in the 700 block of North Euclid Avenue.
Detectives from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department launched a homicide investigation immediately following the incident. While police canvassed the neighborhood and sought information from potential witnesses, no immediate suspects were identified at the time of the discovery. The investigation focused on tracing Dodson's final movements between his nearby home and the alley where he was found.
As of the last available reports, no arrests have been made in connection with Anthony Dodson's murder. The case remains open as investigators continue to seek leads that could identify the person or persons responsible for the shooting. Authorities have not released descriptions of any potential suspects and have urged anyone with information regarding the events of that April morning to contact the homicide division or submit tips through local crime prevention channels.
