Nineteen-year-old Darrean Proudie was found fatally shot near the intersection of Randolph Street and Shirley Avenue in Ferguson on the evening of January 11, 2025. A ShotSpotter alert came in at about 8:15 p.m., and officers canvassing the area located Proudie, a resident of nearby Hazelwood, unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency medical personnel pronounced him dead at the scene.

The Ferguson Police Department opened a homicide investigation and assigned detectives, who are pursuing several leads. Authorities have not released a motive or identified any suspects, and no arrests have been announced. The department has asked anyone with information to contact them or submit tips anonymously.

If anyone knew Darrean, saw activity near Randolph Street and Shirley Avenue that night, or has information that could help investigators, please contact the Ferguson Police Department.