Jamari Adams was 17 when he was shot and killed in the early hours of August 2, 2022, in Saint-Louis, Missouri. Officers responding shortly after 1:15 a.m. found him on the ground in the 1500 block of Cass Avenue, near the St. Louis Place neighborhood; he was pronounced dead at the scene. The St. Louis Homicide Division took over the investigation.

At the time of the initial reports no suspects had been identified and no arrests were announced; police described the investigation as ongoing and urged anyone with information to contact the Homicide Division or CrimeStoppers. Jamari’s family, including his mother Tammy Smith, remembered him for his vibrant personality and his sense of humor. He had attended Beasley Elementary School and Mehlville High School and enjoyed video games.

Does anyone in the area remember seeing or hearing anything around Cass Avenue shortly before or after 1:15 a.m. on August 2, 2022?