ST. LOUIS — A man who was fatally shot Wednesday night in north St. Louis has been identified by police as Eric Johnson.

Johnson, 51, was found dead in the yard of a residence in the 5500 block of Palm Street, off Grand Boulevard in the Wells-Goodfellow neighborhood. The location is just south of Fairground Park.

Officers were called about 11:30 p.m. Police did not disclose where Johnson lived but said his family had been notified.

Anyone with information is asked to call the homicide division at 314-444-5371. Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous can contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.

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