PAGEDALE, Mo. — A homicide investigation is underway in Pagedale after a man was found shot to death Tuesday morning.
According to the Pagedale police chief, officers responded to a call in the 6500 block of Whitney Avenue around 11:25 a.m. where a man was found unresponsive with several gunshot wounds. He was taken to a hospital where he later died.
He was identified as 20-year-old Samson Cooper.
The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis has been activated for the investigation.
No other details have been made available.
A view from Sky5 showed crime scene tape surrounding a home and part of the street. Several police cars were also on scene.
Anyone with information should contact the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis at 314-345-0794 or Crimestoppers at 1-866-371-8477.
This is a developing story and will be updated as 5 On Your Side receives more information.
