Yusuf Liban Among Two Killed in Downtown St. Louis Shooting That Left Five Shot

Yusuf Liban  Death, Obituary ST. LOUIS, Mo. — A wave of grief and shock has swept through the community following a devastating shooting that unfolded in downtown St. Louis on Saturday afternoon, March 21, 2026, leaving two people dead, including Yusuf Liban, who has been identified by family, and another victim whose name has not yet been released.

At approximately 3:46 p.m., officers with the St. Louis City Police Department’s District 4 responded to reports of gunfire in the 1300 block of Cass Avenue. What they encountered was a tragic and chaotic scene that would leave multiple families forever changed.

Authorities confirmed that five individuals were shot during the incident. Tragically, two adult men lost their lives. A third victim was transported to a nearby hospital, where their condition remains unknown. In the aftermath, two additional victims later arrived at the hospital seeking treatment for gunshot wounds.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the shooting stemmed from an exchange of gunfire involving multiple individuals outside a business. The violence unfolded in broad daylight, leaving witnesses shaken and the community searching for answers. Police have stated that at least one person has been detained in connection with the incident as the investigation continues.

Yusuf Liban has been identified by family members as the owner of a smoke shop located near 13th and Cass. His passing has deeply impacted those who knew him, as well as members of the local business community. He is being remembered not just as a business owner, but as a person whose life held meaning, connections, and purpose.

This heartbreaking act of violence has left families mourning, loved ones grieving, and a city reflecting on the fragility of life. In an instant, lives were taken, others forever altered, and a community left to cope with the pain of sudden loss.

Please keep the families of all the victims in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

May those who lost their lives rest in peace, and may their memories live on in the hearts of those who loved them.