Crime & Safety

U City Police ID Victim of Shooting on Olive Blvd.

The man was shot outside Club Escalade in University City. He later died of his wounds at an area hospital.

The man shot outside of Club Escalade on Olive Blvd. has died from his wounds. Preston Freeman, 20, was shot around midnight Wednesday night and later died of his wounds.

See our previous story: KMOV: Man Shot Wednesday Night on Olive

According to KMOV, one man was injured in the parking lot at 7820 Olive Blvd. Multiple shell casings were found at the scene although it is still unclear as to how many times the victim was shot.

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Three black males were seen leaving the scene, driving a maroon Chevy Impala East on Olive, according to Fox 2.

University City Police are continuing to investigate. Anyone with infomation should call the University City police at 314-725-2211 ext. 8010 or Crime Stoppers at 866-371-TIPS.

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