Two separate St. Louis shootings leave one man dead and another critically injured, police say

What is confirmed so far

St. Louis police are investigating two separate shootings that left one man dead and another man critically injured in recent incidents, including a case in the Gate District where two people were shot and one died at the scene.

In the Gate District shooting, officers were dispatched to the 2600 block of Caroline after a report of gunfire just after 6:30 p.m. on January 13, 2026. When officers arrived, they found two men who had been shot. One victim, identified as 36-year-old Julius Rogers of St. Louis City, was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical personnel. The second victim, a 42-year-old man, was transported to a hospital and was listed in critical condition.

Gate District case: timeline and investigative status

Police have not released details on a suspected motive, potential suspect descriptions, or whether any arrests have been made in the Gate District shooting. Investigators have said they are working to determine what led up to the incident.

• Location: 2600 block of Caroline, Gate District neighborhood
• Time reported: shortly after 6:30 p.m., January 13, 2026
• Victims: one man, 36, pronounced dead; second man, 42, hospitalized in critical condition

A separate shooting investigation in Soulard resulted in charges

In a different case, police reported an update in the shooting death of a 22-year-old man that occurred inside a business in the Soulard neighborhood. Officers were called shortly after 1 p.m. on January 26, 2026, to a reported shooting at the 8th Street Restaurant, where they found a 22-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to a hospital and later pronounced dead.

Police identified the victim as Christopher Frye-Pleasant, 22, of St. Louis City. Police later reported that a 20-year-old man was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in connection with that case.

What authorities are asking from the public

Investigators continue to seek information in both shootings, emphasizing that early details in active investigations can change as evidence is reviewed and interviews are conducted.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Homicide Division. Tips may also be provided anonymously through CrimeStoppers, which may offer cash rewards for tips that lead to a felony arrest.

Police have not publicly detailed any connection between the Gate District shooting and the Soulard case, and both investigations remain separate based on the information released to date.