Contractor Fatally Shot in South St. Louis Dispute
A dispute between contractors in the 3700 block of Juniata in south St. Louis resulted in a fatal shooting. One contractor, identified as 42-year-old Alvaro Perez Vargas of Caseyville, Illinois, was pronounced dead at the hospital. The other contractor, a…
St. Louis, MO, July 31, 2026 —
A fatal shooting occurred in the 3700 block of Juniata in south St. Louis following a dispute between contractors. The incident resulted in the death of one contractor and injuries to another.
Alvaro Perez Vargas, a 42-year-old contractor from Caseyville, Illinois, was identified as the deceased. He was pronounced dead at the hospital after the incident. The name of the other contractor involved has not been provided.
The second contractor, a 54-year-old man, sustained gunshot wounds during the altercation. He is currently receiving treatment at the hospital for his injuries. The extent of his injuries was not detailed.
The circumstances leading to the dispute and the subsequent shooting were not immediately available. Investigations into the event are ongoing. No further details regarding the timeline or specific location beyond the block number were provided.
Story summarized from the original created by First Alert 4 Staff on www.firstalert4.com, see more information here.
