On the night of September 23, 2023, 22-year-old Martez Currell Stevenson was found dead in the driver’s seat of a white sedan near Kingshighway Boulevard and Hodiamont Tracks in St. Louis. He had been shot multiple times and was pronounced dead at the scene; at the time he lived in the 5000 block of Trailbend Drive in Black Jack.

Stevenson was a Black male, a father of three, and described by family as energetic, loving, and careful about his appearance. He trained in boxing five days a week. He is survived by his mother, three children, and several siblings.

The St. Louis Police Department is investigating; no suspects have been detained and no arrests have been announced. If anyone has information that could help the Homicide Division or wants to leave an anonymous tip with CrimeStoppers, please come forward.