Crime & Safety
Shooting Victim Freeman Was a Promising Boxer
Preston Freeman, 20, was shot outside Club Escalade in University City. He later died of his wounds at an area hospital.
The young man shot outside Club Escalade late Wednesday night was a promising boxer. Preston Freeman, 20, died Thursday at an area hospital.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Freeman was scheduled to have a four-round welterweight bout Friday in Redwood City, CA.
A fight started inside the club and continued into the parking lot, University City Sgt. Fredrick Lemons told the Post. He said that "numerous" people were involved in the fight.
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According to KMOV, multiple shell casings were found at the scene. 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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See our previous coverage:
- U City Police ID Victim of Shooting on Olive Blvd.
- KMOV: Man Shot Wednesday Night on Olive
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