Eric Gardner, 36, was found dead from gunshot wounds on May 3, 2021, on the 4300 block of Tholozan Avenue in the Tower Grove South neighborhood of St. Louis. He was a resident of the same block where his body was discovered and was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department opened a homicide investigation into the shooting, which was recorded among the city’s violent crimes that year.

Family and friends held a service for Gardner at Serenity Memorial Chapel on Union Boulevard. If anyone knew Eric, saw activity on Tholozan Avenue that night, or has information about the shooting, please come forward.