On the morning of June 17, 2021, 30-year-old Nakita Burns was shot and killed in the Penrose neighborhood of St. Louis. Police responded about 1:36 a.m. to a shooting in the 4800 block of Anderson Avenue and found Burns lying in the grass with multiple gunshot wounds; she was pronounced dead at the scene. A 39-year-old man was also found with gunshot wounds to his legs and was taken to a hospital in serious condition.

Authorities have not released details about what led to the shooting, and no arrests have been announced. Police have not identified any suspects and have asked anyone with information to contact the homicide division or CrimeStoppers. Nakita Burns, known as Kita-Boo to those who knew her, is remembered by her community.

If anyone has information about this shooting or knew Nakita, please contact the St. Louis homicide division or CrimeStoppers.