A burst of gunfire in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Saint-louis, Missouri, ended the life of 33-year-old Leon Smith II on April 6, 2019. Police found Smith inside a vehicle on the 3900 block of North 25th Street with a fatal gunshot wound to the head; he was pronounced dead at the scene. Emergency responders and the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s homicide division responded and opened an investigation.

Authorities did not release a motive or identify any person of interest at the time, and there have been no public announcements about arrests. The investigation remains open and family and community members are left awaiting answers and justice. If anyone has information about the shooting, please contact local investigators. Any readers who knew Leon Smith II or have relevant information are asked to come forward.