On the evening of November 2, 2024, gunfire was reported in the 4200 block of Bayless Avenue near Affton in St. Louis County. Officers arriving about 7:25 p.m. found 21-year-old Jalin Sanders of the 4400 block of Vermillion Drive with a fatal gunshot wound; he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Another adult man was also at the scene with non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital. Authorities have not clarified that man’s role in the incident. The St. Louis County Police Department’s Bureau of Crimes Against Persons is handling the homicide investigation. Police say they are not looking for any other suspects and no arrests have been announced.

Anyone who may have information about the shooting is asked to contact the St. Louis County Police Department or CrimeStoppers.