On January 10, 2023, Joseph Scott, a 29-year-old Black man, was shot and killed in the early morning hours on the 1400 block of Belt Avenue in the Hamilton Heights neighborhood of St. Louis. Gunfire struck Scott just before 2 a.m.; he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police detectives reportedly witnessed the shooting and observed a car flee. Officers pursued and stopped the vehicle near Theodosia and Arlington avenues. Two men, ages 57 and 54, were taken into custody during the traffic stop. No further information about the suspects, a motive, or formal charges has been released.

If anyone saw activity on Belt Avenue that night or has information about the pursuit or the people involved, please share what is known with investigators.