Imo's Pizza Donates $10,000 To CrimeStoppers After Driver's Death

ST. LOUIS, MO — Dave Matthews, 31, died this week after being shot late on July 4 while delivering pizzas on Potomac Street in the Tower Grove South neighborhood of south St. Louis.

On Tuesday, the Post-Dispatch reported Carl Imo, president of Imo's Pizza, the chain that employed Matthews, and his family are donating $10,000 to CrimeStoppers to be used as a reward for information leading to the arrest of Matthews' killer.

"We want to extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Mr. Matthews," Imo said in a statement, adding that his family is "saddened by the loss."

Tipsters, who can stay anonymous, are ordinarily eligible for a reward up to $5,000 for information leading to arrests in murder cases. Imo's donation brings that total to $15,000 for Matthews.

Matthews' friends set up a GoFundMe page following his shooting to raise money for his recovery. The page is now raising money to cover his funeral expenses. So far, the fundraiser has raised more than $15,000, more than half of its $25,000 goal.

According to the fundraising website, Matthews was shot twice in the neck and in critical condition when police found him.

"He was rushed to the hospital where they performed surgery," friend Carrie McGuire wrote.

Fox 2 St. Louis reports that Imo's Pizza confirmed Matthews was a delivery driver for the Morganford and Humphrey location. The store's general manager told the television station he spent the night at the hospital with Matthews.

Police have not identified any suspects. Anyone with information should contact St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers toll free at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477). All callers can remain anonymous. Tips can also be submitted through the CrimeStoppers website or free app.

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