OVERLAND, Mo. — A man was shot and killed late Tuesday night in Overland, Missouri.
Overland Police Captain Jim Morgan told 5 On Your Side the shooting happened at about 11:30 p.m. Tuesday in the 9400 block of Baltimore Avenue. Officers discovered a man, believed to be in his 20s, who was shot multiple times. He died as a result of his injuries.
On Thursday, the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis identified the victim as 27-year-old Gersain Rugerio-Rodriguez of Overland.
The shooting was being investigated as a homicide, and the Major Case Squad was activated, police said.
As of Thursday, no suspects are in custody.
Anyone with information was asked to call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477 or the Overland Police Department at 314-791-9506.
This is a breaking news story. 5 On Your Side will update it as more information becomes available.
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