Shortly before 7 p.m. on January 31, 2018, a burst of gunfire on the 1200 block of Meyer Street in University City, Missouri left two people critically injured. Both victims were taken to a nearby hospital; the male victim, 27-year-old Allen Young, died of his wounds.

Police identified 26-year-old Zachary Ward as a suspect and arrested him on charges that included first-degree murder in connection with Allen Young’s death, plus assault and two counts of armed criminal action. Ward was held at the St. Louis City Justice Center without bond; court records show prior convictions including unlawful possession of a firearm and resisting arrest. The investigation into the double shooting was ongoing as the legal process moved forward.

If anyone saw activity on the 1200 block of Meyer Street that evening or has information about either victim, please share what is known.