A law enforcement source said U.S. Marshals shot a man later Wednesday while investigating a stolen car they believe was connected with an earlier shooting.
Operators at the downtown St. Louis office of Western Union Telegram would call recipients of the telegram and sing a live love message over the telephone.
Police said the victim was unconscious and not breathing when officers arrived. Homicide detectives were called in to handle the ongoing investigation.
The five-time NBA All-Star Jayson Tatum announced his foundation has received a $1 million gift from the financial company SoFi to help St. Louis homebuyers.