St. Louis, MO – St. Louis police are asking for the public’s help today as homicide detectives continue searching for two suspects wanted in connection with a fatal Christmas Day shooting along South Kingshighway.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, officers from District 1 responded just after 2 p.m. on December 25, Thursday, to a Call for Police – Call for Help in the 4300 block of South Kingshighway. When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Homicide detectives were requested to take over the investigation shortly afterward.
Police have identified the victim as 68-year-old Albert Willis. His family has been notified.
Investigators say they are actively searching for two suspects — one male and one female — believed to be connected to the shooting. The female suspect is described as a Black woman between 27 and 30 years old, medium build, approximately 5-foot-2 to 5-foot-4, with a light complexion and long, straight hair. The male suspect is described as a Black man between 30 and 35 years old, thin build, approximately 5-foot-6 to 5-foot-8, with a dark complexion and a short-to-medium length “twisties” hairstyle.
Police emphasized that the suspects are wanted for questioning, and the investigation remains ongoing. No arrests have been announced.
Anyone who recognizes the suspects or has information related to the shooting is urged to contact the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Homicide Division at 314-444-5371. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477). Officials note that only tips leading to a felony arrest are eligible for a cash reward.
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