Jarvis Childress, 36, was shot and later died after a violent encounter on the morning of May 22, 2020, in the 11100 block of Riaza Square in north St. Louis County. Officers arriving at about 11 a.m. found Childress with a gunshot wound; he was transported to a nearby hospital and succumbed to his injuries.

Police reported their investigation indicated the shooting happened while Childress was assaulting another person. A male juvenile was taken into custody in connection with the fatal shooting; authorities did not release the juvenile’s age or identity.

If anyone witnessed the incident or has information about what led to the shooting, please come forward to assist the investigation.