A late-summer shooting in St. Louis’ Academy neighborhood left three dead and one wounded. On Wednesday afternoon, September 18, 2024, gunfire erupted in a vacant lot in the 5000 block of Kensington Avenue; detectives believed at least two people exchanged shots. Four people were struck: 31-year-old William Person, two 21-year-olds identified as Qua’nell Robinson and Taylor Richards of Florissant, and another 21-year-old man who survived with a gunshot wound to the arm.

William Person was taken to a hospital in critical, unstable condition and died there on Friday, September 20, 2024. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Homicide Division is investigating the triple homicide and asking the public for information. No suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced.

If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information about who was involved, please contact investigators.