Crime & Safety

Man Dies After Falling From Porch In The Grove

Police say the death was likely an accident.

ST. LOUIS, MO — Police say a man died after falling from a porch in The Grove, a south-central St. Louis entertainment district known for its bars and restaurants, early Thursday morning.

The 62-year-old man was found around 7 a.m. His name has not been released. Police initially suspected a homicide, but now say the death was likely an accident.

The Associated Press contributed to this reporting.

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