A young man’s life was abruptly extinguished in College Hill last week, and now his identity has been disclosed. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department has identified the victim of last Tuesday’s shooting as 22-year-old Anthony Conner of Glen Owen Drive, according to an update on St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s official website. Conner was found with multiple gunshot wounds and pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical services.
Initial reports came in just after 8:50 a.m. that fateful morning when a call for help sent officers rushing to the 1900 block of E. Obear where Conner’s body lay in the rear, the apparent victim of a shooting that has since left the community grappling with yet another chapter in the all-too-familiar narrative of gun violence, and an investigation is currently underway to unravel the sequence of events that led to his fatal shooting. The police are urging anyone with information to step forward and contact the Homicide Division at 314-444-5371.
Those wishing to maintain their anonymity haven’t been left without options; CrimeStoppers is offering a potential cash reward for tips that could aid in the investigation. In a deliberate effort to entice witnesses who may fear retribution or simply wish to avoid the spotlight, a promise of confidentiality accompanies the potential for monetary gain, but it’s clear that the currency of justice remains priceless. Tips can be submitted by calling CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477), and only those routed through this service will be considered for the reward…