Shooting in Soulard leaves 1 dead, 1 injured

Incident occurred near 7th Street and Russell in St. Louis neighborhood

Apr. 4, 2026 at 1:03am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a spent shell casing on the ground, capturing the stark, gritty details of a crime scene in a way that conveys the gravity of the situation without depicting actual violence.The aftermath of a deadly shooting incident in St. Louis' Soulard neighborhood exposes the harsh realities of gun violence in the city.St. Louis Today

A shooting incident in the Soulard neighborhood of St. Louis on Friday evening has left one person dead and another injured. The incident occurred around 6 p.m. near the intersection of South 7th Street and Russell, with police taping off the parking lot of a nearby Phillips 66 gas station as they processed evidence from a car that appeared to have crashed in the area.

Why it matters

Soulard is a historic and vibrant neighborhood in St. Louis known for its bars, restaurants, and annual Mardi Gras celebration. Violent crime incidents like this shooting raise concerns about public safety in the area and the broader challenges the city faces with gun violence.

The details

According to police, a man was killed in the shooting, while another person was injured but listed in stable condition. Authorities have not yet released the identities of the victims or provided details on the circumstances leading up to the incident.

  • The shooting occurred around 6 p.m. on Friday, April 4, 2026.

The players

Phillips 66

A gas station located near the scene of the shooting incident.

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What’s next

Police are continuing to investigate the shooting and have not yet released any suspect information or a potential motive.

The takeaway

This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges St. Louis faces with gun violence, even in vibrant neighborhoods like Soulard that are typically associated with entertainment and community events. Local leaders and law enforcement will likely face renewed pressure to address public safety concerns in the area.