A gunshot attack near Hickey Park in the Baden neighborhood of Saint‑Louis ended the life of 29‑year‑old Leshaun Benson on February 24, 2021. Benson, who lived on the 3200 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, was found after a burst of gunfire; emergency responders reached the scene but his wounds were fatal.

The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Division is investigating. As of late 2025 no arrests have been announced.

Anyone who saw or heard anything around Hickey Park on February 24, 2021, or who has information about Benson’s death is asked to contact the Homicide Division.