St. Louis police investigate man’s death as homicide months after reported assault

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - St. Louis police are investigating a man’s death after the Medical Examiner determined it was a homicide.

Robert Sneed II went to Saint Louis University Hospital with facial injuries on March 22, 2026. According to police, Sneed said he was injured during an early morning assault the day before.

Police said they were not contacted about the assault and that Sneed, 57, did not disclose where it happened.

Sneed was treated and released from the hospital but returned on May 8, 2026, with an infection. He died 11 days later.

On Wednesday, police said that the Medical Examiner’s Office conducted an autopsy and determined Sneed’s death was a homicide as a result of the assault.

The Homicide Division is now investigating Sneed’s death. Anyone with information should contact CrimeStoppers at 866-171-8477.