ST. LOUIS — Police are investigating after a man was shot along the edge of St. Louis’ Academy/Sherman Park neighborhood Wednesday afternoon.
According to a report from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, officers responded to Delmar Boulevard and Academy Avenue around 3:20 p.m.
Police said a man had been shot in his neck. The homicide unit was requested to the scene. Emergency crews in an ambulance rushed the man to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
On Thursday, police confirmed the man died from his injuries. He was identified as Jarmarlon Edwards, a 27-year-old man from Cahokia, Illinois.
Anyone with information is urged to call the Homicide Division directly at 314-444-5371, or anyone with a tip who wants to remain anonymous and is interested in a reward can contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).
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