Scott A. The shooting followed a verbal argument that witnesses said began over the weight of a dog and involved a friend of the eventual shooter. Witnesses reported the dispute escalated after the suspected shooter, Neal Myers, made a comment about Beary’s weight and the encounter became physical before Myers drew a handgun and fired multiple shots into Beary’s chest. Another man suffered minor gunshot injuries and was treated and released.

Beary and his wife had just endured a family tragedy days earlier: five days before the shooting they had held the funeral for their 11-day-old daughter, Jocelyn, who was born prematurely. Beary was a husband and father to three other children and was described by friends and family as funny, extremely caring, and always there for others.

Neal Myers, then 55, was taken into custody after the shooting. He was initially released pending review by the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and was later charged with second-degree murder, first-degree assault, and armed criminal action.

If anyone knew Scott, his family, or witnessed the confrontation that night, can you share details that might clarify what happened?