Shawn Cortez Hackney, 35, was found fatally wounded in St. Louis’ College Hill neighborhood on June 26, 2021. Officers discovered him near Emily Street and East Gano Avenue with a gunshot wound to the head; he was taken to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

St. Louis police detectives began an immediate investigation, canvassing the area for evidence and witnesses. The circumstances of the shooting were not clear and, as of the last available update, no suspects had been taken into custody and no arrests were reported.

Anyone who was in the College Hill area on June 26, 2021, or who has information that could help identify the person or persons responsible is asked to come forward.