A 56-year-old man identified as Winfred Bowers was found shot inside a crashed vehicle in the 5400 block of Harney Avenue in the Walnut Park East neighborhood of St. Louis on the night of May 6, 2024. Police were called to the scene for a shooting; Bowers was pronounced dead at the scene.

The circumstances that led to the shooting and the subsequent crash are unclear. Authorities have not publicly identified any suspects and no arrests had been announced at the time of this report. The investigation remains open as investigators seek tips and information from the public.

If anyone saw activity in the Walnut Park East area that night or has information about Winfred Bowers, please come forward to assist the investigation.