JENNINGS, Mo. — St. Louis County Police Department’s Crimes Against Persons detectives launched a homicide investigation after a man was found dead Sunday evening in Jennings.
Police responded to a call regarding an assault at about 6:44 p.m. Sunday at a home in the 9400 block of Bagley Drive, just off of Halls Ferry Road.
When they arrived, officers discovered a man who was injured and unresponsive. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The victim was identified as 46-year-old Wade Lee by St. Louis County police.
Lee lived in the home where he was killed, St. Louis County police confirmed Monday afternoon.
According to the department, the man's injuries were a result of an altercation.
Investigation into the incident remained ongoing as of Monday.
Anyone with information regarding the incident should contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210. If you would like to remain anonymous, you can submit a tip to CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).
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