Police investigate deadly shooting in the Central West End

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) - Homicide Detectives responded to a fatal shooting in the Central West End Thursday where a woman was killed.

On Thursday night, investigators arrested 36-year-old Joel Davis. The Circuit Attorney’s Office charged him with 1st Degree Murder and Armed Criminal Action. No bond was allowed.

According to SLMPD, the shooting happened in the 4300 block of Maryland Avenue around 8:30 a.m. Police responded to a call stating someone had died. When they arrived on scene, they found a woman shot in the head. She was pronounced dead.

The Homicide Unit was activated to investigate.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Homicide Division directly at 314-444-5371, or anyone with a tip who wants to remain anonymous and is interested in a reward can contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).

First Alert 4 will update this story once more information has been released.