Rolando Bolden Jr., 23, was fatally shot during a confrontation in the Skinker-DeBaliviere neighborhood of St. Louis on December 3, 2016. The incident on the 5800 block of De Giverville Avenue began after Bolden reportedly intervened to protect a female friend who was being threatened by another 23-year-old, Davontay Vastine. Surveillance footage is said to show Vastine standing over Bolden and firing multiple shots. Vastine reportedly told police he didn’t want Bolden to get up.

A female witness at the scene also fired a weapon and struck Vastine in the forearm, hand, shoulder, and face. Vastine was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action and held on a $500,000 cash-only bond. Separately, Leroy Henderson was charged with residential robbery, robbery, and burglary in connection with events surrounding the shooting.

Family and friends held a candlelight vigil, remembering Bolden as a hero who loved music, respected women, and cared deeply for his family. If anyone witnessed the shooting or has additional information about that night, please share what is known.