ST. LOUIS — Police are investigating after a dollar store employee was found shot and killed in the parking lot of the store in north St. Louis.
Police said they were called to the Family Dollar near the intersection of Cass Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in St. Louis' Jeff Vander Lou neighborhood at around 3 p.m. When they arrived, they found a man in his 30s shot multiple times and killed near the entrance of the store.
Shari Ealy identified that man as her nephew, 31-year-old Javon Pearson.
"He was a good daddy, a good role model and he always has his kids," Ealy said.
Ealy said Pearson is sixth person in her family to be murdered in the month of October.
"It's just not a good month for us," Ealy said.
She said Pearson worked another job in addition to his position at Family Dollar to provide for his family.
"Anything you need, he's there," Ealy said. "No questions asked."
Ealy said she is hopeful her nephew's killer will be caught because of the multiple cameras on the store building. She said she hopes anyone with information will call.
Police said they are looking for a red Dodge Charger in connection with the shooting.
Anyone with information is asked to call police.
The store manager said the store will be closed for the rest of the night. She expects to reopen Friday.
Family Dollar told 5 On Your Side the company is aware of what happened and is cooperating with local law enforcement's investigation.
The investigation is ongoing.
