UNIVERSITY CITY, MO — A 36-year-old man has died after being shot Sunday night in University City, and police are now investigating the killing as a homicide. Officers and paramedics were called to the 8300 block of Fullerton shortly after 8:45 p.m. after reports of gunfire.

Responders found the man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds and immediately began lifesaving efforts at the scene. He was then taken to a hospital, where he later died, according to the University City Police Department.

Authorities have not identified the victim publicly. They also have not released any information about a possible suspect, leaving investigators with few details to share as the case develops.

Officers and paramedics rushed to the 8300 block of Fullerton

Police said the emergency call came in around 8:45 p.m. Sunday, bringing officers and paramedics to the 8300 block of Fullerton. That area became the center of the investigation after reports that shots had been fired.

When first responders arrived, they found the victim already suffering from injuries consistent with a shooting. Life-saving efforts began at the scene, reflecting the urgency of the response before the man was transported for additional treatment.

The sequence of events places the shooting in a residential or mixed-use section of the city, but police have not described the circumstances that led to the gunfire. No additional information about whether the victim was alone, outside, or involved in any confrontation has been released.

Hospital treatment ended with the man's death

After emergency crews worked at the scene, the man was taken to a hospital. Police said he later died there, turning the case into a homicide investigation.

The department has not said which hospital received him or how long he survived after the shooting. Those details are often withheld early in an active investigation while detectives notify family members and verify facts.

For now, the confirmed facts are limited to the victim’s age, the time of the shooting, the location, and the fact that he died after being transported for treatment. Investigators have not publicly discussed whether there were any prior calls to the area or whether surveillance footage is being reviewed.

Investigators have not named a suspect or motive

The University City Police Department said it is treating the death as a homicide, but it has not released any suspect information. No description of a possible shooter has been provided, and police have not said whether they believe the victim was targeted.

There is also no public word on a motive. Detectives typically work to piece together witness accounts, nearby video, and physical evidence before identifying a suspect or offering a clearer account of what happened.

Because the investigation is still active, police have not said whether they have made any arrests or recovered a weapon. At this stage, the case remains an open homicide inquiry with limited public details.

Police are asking anyone with information to call in

Investigators are urging anyone who may have seen or heard the shooting to contact the University City Police Department at 314-725-2211. Tips can also be shared with CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS.

Public appeals like this are common in cases where detectives are still trying to identify a suspect or reconstruct the moments before and after a shooting. Even small details can help confirm timelines, locations, and whether anyone fled the area.

Police did not say whether they are looking for a specific vehicle, clothing description, or witness statements. Anyone with relevant information is being asked to come forward as the investigation continues.

What is known so far about the fatal shooting

So far, University City police have confirmed only the core facts: a 36-year-old man was shot Sunday night, first responders tried to save him, and he died at a hospital afterward. The case is being investigated as a homicide.

The department has not released the victim’s name, the identity of a suspect, or any information about a possible motive. No further details about the shooting have been made public.

That leaves detectives with the task of building the case from witness accounts and evidence gathered in and around the 8300 block of Fullerton. For now, police are asking the public to help fill in the missing pieces.