Official identified the who man died Saturday afternoon after being found shot in a St. Louis motel as 49-year-old Anoop Putta. The shooting occurred Saturday at the First Western Inn located at 4828 N. Broadway. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department were called to the area for a shooting report.
According to police, said a Anoop was found shot in the main office of the motel. He was pronounced dead by EMS at the scene. The motive for the shooting is unknown. Police have not identified any suspects in the shooting.
No additional information was released about the homicide.
Police ask anyone with information on the shooting to contact St. Louis police’s Homicide Division at 314-444-5371. To remain anonymous and potentially receive reward, contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.