Man, 20, charged after killing at hotel near St. Louis Riverfront

Published: May. 21, 2023 at 6:41 AM CDT
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) - A man was fatally shot at a hotel near the St. Louis Riverfront early Sunday morning.

Police say the shooting took place around 2:34 a.m. in the 1100 block of Lumiere Place Boulevard at America’s Best Value Inn. Kevin Anderson, 27, was shot twice in his chest and was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. Police said a preliminary investigation revealed there may have been a confrontation between Anderson and the person who shot him.

The St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office later issued charges against 20-year-old Arthur Ross for first-degree murder and armed criminal action.

Prosecutors allege Arthur Ross shot and killed a man in a stairwell at America's Best Value Inn...
Prosecutors allege Arthur Ross shot and killed a man in a stairwell at America's Best Value Inn on May 21, 2023.(SLMPD)

Police have not announced a suspect in the case. Anyone with information is asked to call the homicide division at 314-444-5371 or leave an anonymous tip with Crimestoppers at 866-371-8477.

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