Devontea Strauther, 30, was found fatally shot in the Kingsway West neighborhood of north St. Louis on April 13, 2023. Officers discovered him about 11:30 p.m. in the 5100 block of Maffitt Avenue; emergency services pronounced him dead at the scene.

St. Louis police opened a homicide investigation, canvassing the area and asking the community for information, but initial reports offered few details about how the shooting unfolded. No suspects had been identified in the early stages of the inquiry, and there were no public arrests.

Anyone who knew Strauther, saw activity in the 5100 block of Maffitt Avenue that night, or has information that could help the investigation is asked to come forward.