Man Dies Following Shooting on Criterion Avenue in St. Louis County; Person of Interest Detained

St. Louis County Police are investigating a fatal shooting in North County after an altercation reportedly escalated into gunfire Tuesday evening.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. (November 11, 2026) — Detectives with the St. Louis County Police Department’s Bureau of Crimes Against Persons are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Tuesday evening in the 1400 block of Criterion Avenue, leaving one man dead.

According to police, officers assigned to the North County Precinct responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 5:05 p.m. on November 10, 2026, in the 1400 block of Criterion Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri, 63138.

When officers arrived, they discovered an adult male suffering from at least one gunshot wound.

Emergency personnel transported the victim to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries. Despite medical efforts, the man later died from his injuries.

Authorities have not released the victim’s identity.

Person of Interest Taken Into Custody

During the investigation, detectives took a person of interest into custody for questioning.

Preliminary findings indicate that the shooting occurred following an altercation between the victim and the suspected shooter.

Investigators have not disclosed what led to the confrontation or whether the individuals knew each other before the incident.

Police have also not announced any criminal charges in connection with the shooting.

The identity of the person of interest has not been released.

Homicide Investigation Remains Active

Detectives with the Bureau of Crimes Against Persons are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting.

Authorities have not provided additional information regarding the events leading up to the altercation or the circumstances of the shooting.

The St. Louis County Police Department emphasized that the investigation remains active and that additional details could emerge as detectives gather evidence and interview witnesses.

Police Ask Public for Information

Investigators are encouraging anyone who witnessed the shooting or has information about the incident to contact authorities.

Anyone with information can contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210 to speak directly with investigators.

Individuals wishing to remain anonymous or potentially qualify for a reward can contact CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).

Police say additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Habari Entertainment will continue monitoring this investigation and provide updates as new details are released.

Source: St. Louis County Police Department — November 11, 2026.