ST. LOUIS – Detectives from the St. Louis County Police Department's Bureau of Crimes Against Persons are investigating the murder of a man next door in the city of Bellefontaine.
Police say it happened Friday, Jan. 3 around 8:40 p.m. in the 1200 block of Laire Drive.
Officers arrived on scene and found a man with suspected gunshot wounds. He was transported to an area hospital for life-saving treatment, but died from his injuries.
A person of interest is in custody.
The investigation is ongoing.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact St. Louis County Police at 636-529-8210 to speak with investigators. If you would like to remain anonymous or potentially receive a reward, please contact CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).
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