Detectives were in pursuit of the deceased and were able to disable his vehicle. After a brief foot chase, police say the suspect pointed a gun at their direction at which time the officers opened fire multiple times causing death.
Victim's Name: Stephon Averyhart
Agency Responsible: St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Race: Black
Date of Death: February 12, 2014
County: St. Louis
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Urban