Justin Woods, 25, was killed by gunfire in the early morning hours of May 1, 2025, in the Central West End of St. Louis. Officers responded about 2:45 a.m. to the intersection of Washington Avenue and North Sarah Street after reports of gunfire and found Woods in the 600 block of North Sarah Street with multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene. Woods was an African American man who lived on the 4000 block of Cook Avenue in St. Louis.

The circumstances leading to the shooting remain unclear and police have not released a motive. Homicide detectives are investigating, and no arrests or publicly identified suspects have been announced. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Division or CrimeStoppers with tips.