On the evening of October 28, 2016, 24-year-old Jerel D. Minor was found shot to death in Florissant, Missouri. St. Louis County Police responded to a shots-fired call at about 7:55 p.m. near LaPadera and Parker Road and discovered Minor inside a running vehicle; he had sustained fatal gunshot wounds.

Family described Minor, known as Poo, as a father to two young girls who was living with his grandparents and had recently enrolled in a technical school to study auto mechanics. Investigators have said they believe Minor likely knew the person or persons responsible. The St. Louis County Police Department continues to investigate and CrimeStoppers has offered up to a $5,000 reward for information leading to a felony arrest. No arrests have been announced and no suspects have been publicly identified.

If anyone knew Jerel, saw activity near LaPadera and Parker Road the evening of October 28, 2016, or has information related to this homicide, please contact investigators.