x
Breaking News
More () »

Man found dead in car on parking lot of north St. Louis County apartment complex

Multiple police cars were on the scene and large portion of the apartment's parking lot was blocked with crime scene tape

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — Police are investigating a homicide at an apartment complex in north St. Louis County Tuesday night.

Ben Granda, a spokesman for the St. Louis County Police Department, said investigators were called to the complex on the 9600 block of Ventura Drive for a homicide investigation. Multiple police cars were on the scene and a large portion of the apartment's parking lot was blocked with crime scene tape.

Granda said police found a car crashed into a parked vehicle when they arrived at the complex. Officers found a man suffering from what appeared to be gunshot wounds inside that car. The man, who police believe was in his 20s, was pronounced dead on the scene.

Granda said the investigation was very active as of 7:45.

More local news:

RELATED: Missouri couple says stillborn son’s remains are missing

RELATED: Music venue planned as part of Chesterfield Outlets redevelopment

RELATED: Someone went into a closed Honey Baked Ham on Thanksgiving and took pies, but left money

We're excited to share with you that we've launched an all-new and improved mobile app designed for our most important audience: You. DOWNLOAD THE NEW 5 ON YOUR SIDE APP HERE! The new phone and tablet app boasts a modernized look and feel that complements what you see during broadcasts, and we've made it easier than ever to find the information you care about most.

Before You Leave, Check This Out