On the evening of January 9, 2023, 17-year-old Darris Anderson Jr., a Black male from Vizcuya Court in North County, was found inside a vehicle on the 1500 block of Northwinds Estates Drive in Ferguson with gunshot wounds. Police were called about 9:30 p.m.; Anderson was taken to a nearby hospital but died of his injuries.

Investigators say they believe the shooting was not random and that Anderson was specifically targeted, but they have not released a motive or details about what led up to the attack. The Ferguson Police Department characterizes the case as an ongoing homicide investigation; no suspects or arrests have been publicly identified.

The teenager’s death has been deeply felt by family and the community. If anyone has information that could help the investigation, please contact the Ferguson Police Department.