A body was found Monday in the parking lot behind St. Louis Union Station, triggering a police response and an active investigation in one of downtown’s busiest visitor hubs. The scene, near the old St. Louis Post Office annex, was partially blocked off as officers secured the area and investigators got to work figuring out how the person ended up there.
Union Station security notified the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department after the discovery, according to FOX 2. The station reports the body was in the lot directly adjacent to the post office annex and notes that police are treating the situation as a developing investigation.
Where It Happened
Union Station, at 1820 Market Street, is a National Historic Landmark that now functions as a hotel, shopping destination and entertainment complex. Its surface lot and nearby garages serve visitors heading to the St. Louis Aquarium and the St. Louis Wheel, which keeps the area busy with foot traffic and cars most days. More background on the historic terminal is available via Wikipedia.
Police Response
Officers and detectives secured and processed the scene while coordinating with the medical examiner, FOX 2 reports. Authorities told the outlet there is currently no indication of foul play, and the cause of death has not been released. Police have not announced any arrests…