Darrius Mullins, 30, was shot and killed on April 27, 2023, near Kiener Plaza in downtown St. Louis. He had been sitting on a bench in the plaza when an argument began with another person, who then produced a weapon and fired multiple shots. Mullins tried to run but was pursued and shot again; he was pronounced dead at the scene near Seventh and Market Streets. Witnesses said bullets struck at least one bystander’s car during the attack.

Family members remember Mullins by his nickname Smiley and say he loved skateboarding and had a joyful, infectious presence. A 17-year-old male was arrested a few days after the killing in connection with the shooting. Further specifics about the suspect and legal proceedings have not been disclosed.

If anyone was at Kiener Plaza that afternoon or has information about what led to the argument, please share what is known with the St. Louis police.