Fatal shooting investigation in High Ridge

Kevin S. Held
·1 min read

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with the victim’s identity.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – Detectives with the St. Louis County Police Department’s Bureau of Crimes Against Persons are investigating a fatal shooting in High Ridge on Tuesday.

According to Sgt. Tracy Panus, a department spokesperson, officers were called to the 10400 block of Prince Drive around 10:45 a.m. for a shooting.

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Officers found the victim, Marques Wright, suffering from a gunshot wound. Wright was taken to the hospital, where he later died. He was 45.

Panus said the investigation is still ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210. If you wish to remain anonymous or are interested in a cash reward, call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.

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