Laron Steward, a 53-year-old Black man from Jennings, was found dead of gunshot wounds inside a car in north Saint Louis on April 22, 2023. Authorities recovered his body that Saturday; reporting confirms he was fatally shot but provides no further narrative about how the shooting occurred.

Police have not released a motive, the exact time or precise location of the discovery, nor details about what led to the shooting. There have been no public announcements about arrests or identified suspects, and the investigation remains open. Funeral arrangements were handled by a local celebration of life and cremation service.

If anyone knew Laron, saw a vehicle or activity in north Saint Louis around April 22, 2023, or has information about this shooting, please come forward to help his family and investigators.