Woman Fatally Shot in South St. Louis After Dispute Reportedly Over a Car
A South St. Louis neighborhood is reeling after a woman was fatally shot during an argument on Gasconade Street on Saturday afternoon. The victim, identified by friends and family on Facebook as Toxicc Pitt, was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to St. Louis Metropolitan Police, the shooting occurred around 2:40 p.m. in the 3700 block of Gasconade Street. Witnesses reported that a heated dispute began between a group of women and escalated as the confrontation moved down the street. Moments later, gunfire erupted.
Police say Pitt was sitting inside a black Kia when she was shot. Another person sustained a graze wound during the incident but did not require hospitalization. Authorities have detained one individual believed to be involved, though no charges have yet been announced.
Residents in the area say the argument may have stemmed from a disagreement over a vehicle, but police have not officially confirmed the motive. Detectives continue to investigate the events leading up to the fatal shooting.
The scene quickly drew a crowd of neighbors, friends, and family members as news of the tragedy spread. Many expressed disbelief that a verbal altercation had escalated into deadly violence in broad daylight.
On social media, loved ones remembered Pitt as a vibrant and outspoken woman whose presence was felt wherever she went. Tributes have poured in from friends sharing photos, memories, and messages of grief.
“I just talked to her the other day,” one Facebook user wrote. “Can’t believe she’s gone. Rest easy, sis.”
The homicide marks yet another act of gun violence in a city that continues to grapple with high rates of shootings and community trauma. Police are urging anyone with information to contact CrimeStoppers or the department’s homicide division to assist with the ongoing investigation.
For now, friends and family are left searching for answers and mourning a life cut tragically short over what many describe as a senseless dispute.
Rest in peace, Toxicc Pitt.
