Robert Lamont Owens was 25 when he was shot and killed in St. Louis’ West End on August 10, 2012. Responding officers found Owens with gunshot wounds; he died of those injuries. His death was recorded as the city’s 78th homicide that year, during a summer surge of violence that disproportionately affected young men in underserved neighborhoods.

The St. Louis Homicide Division opened the investigation and appealed to the community for help, but reports indicate little information emerged about suspects or a motive. That lack of leads left Owens’ family without answers and the case unresolved in the immediate aftermath.

If anyone knew Robert, was in the West End on August 10, 2012, or has information about this shooting, please come forward.