A Wednesday evening shooting in the Penrose neighborhood of St. Louis left 22-year-old Chanelle Cha Nelle Brooks dead. Brooks, a Sparta, Illinois resident, was found outside in the 4800 block of Margaretta Avenue with gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene shortly before 6:30 p.m. on February 15, 2023. A man in his 30s was also struck and taken to a hospital in critical condition.

The St. Louis police homicide division is handling the investigation. No suspects had been identified and no arrests were announced in the immediate aftermath. Investigators appealed to the public for information and asked anyone with knowledge to contact the homicide division or CrimeStoppers.

If anyone knew Chanelle’s movements that evening or saw activity around Margaretta Avenue, can you share what you know with investigators?