Laquwan J. A. Lewis, known to friends and family as Buddah, was found dead in the rear yard of a residence at 5109 Northland Avenue in the Kingsway West neighborhood of St. Louis on June 1, 2014. Officers arrived about 12:18 p.m. and discovered the 23-year-old with visible head trauma. Investigators noted he had recently moved closer to downtown but often returned to the Northland Avenue area to visit, and he was discovered in a part of the neighborhood he knew well.

The death was classified as a homicide. The investigation has been hampered by limited evidence and a lack of witness cooperation. No suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced. Authorities and CrimeStoppers have offered rewards for information leading to a conviction. If anyone has information about Laquwan Lewis, his movements that day, or the Northland Avenue area, please contact investigators.