Eighteen-year-old Leland Butler was shot while driving in south St. Louis on the evening of Monday, May 8, 2017. A gunshot to his head caused him to lose control of his vehicle and crash; emergency responders found him with a gunshot wound and he died from his injuries. The death was ruled a homicide.

Authorities have released few details about what led to the shooting. Information about a motive, suspects, persons of interest, or the progress of any investigation has not been made public, and no arrests or charges have been announced.

If anyone witnessed the shooting or saw Butler’s vehicle in south St. Louis that evening, please share what was seen or contact investigators who handled the case.