On the evening of Friday, March 24, 2017, 15-year-old Antonio Womack was killed in St. Louis while standing with a group outside a home in the 5100 block of Palm Street. Witnesses said three individuals walked up and opened fire into the crowd; Antonio was struck in the head and pronounced dead at the scene. Seven others were wounded, including a child reported to be as young as seven years old.

Antonio was a student at Innovative Concept Academy, active in his church and known for his love of basketball. Family members appealed for an end to violence and described him as a funny, cherished son. Police reported no known motive and no disputes preceding the shooting; as of the most recent information, no arrests have been announced and the three shooters’ identities remain unknown.

If anyone witnessed the attack or has information about who approached that gathering on Palm Street that night, please come forward.