Raymond Trotter, 45, was found dead on a porch in the 4700 block of Wren Avenue in St. Louis on the morning of October 14, 2022. Officers responded just after 6:53 a.m.; numerous bullet casings were reported nearby and Trotter was pronounced dead at the scene from what appeared to be multiple gunshot wounds.

Police secured the porch, the front yard and an alley across the street as the investigation began. No motive has been released and authorities have not disclosed any information about suspects or arrests. The death remains under investigation.

If anyone saw activity in the area of Wren Avenue that morning or has information about Raymond Trotter’s death, please share what you know.