Rasheme Bridges “Benji Bam,” Obituary, ST. LOUIS, Mo. — A man reportedly shot and killed near the Hillvale Apartments in St. Louis has been identified by people online as local rapper Rasheme Bridges, also known as “Bam” or “Benji Bam.” Officials have not publicly verified that the victim was Bridges.
The reported shooting occurred in the area of Goodfellow Boulevard near the Hillvale Apartments, where a man was found suffering from gunshot wounds. Details about when the shooting transpired and the events leading up to the incident have not been fully released.
Police have not yet publicly identified the victim or gave additional information about the circumstances surrounding the shooting. It also remains unclear whether anyone has been arrested in connection with the event.
Bridges was known in the St. Louis music scene by the name Benji Bam. Following the noted shooting, friends, relatives, fans and individuals of the local community shared condolences and messages of remembrance on social media.
Those online tributes have identified the deceased man as Bridges, but that information remains pending official verification. His age and additional personal details have not been publicly confirmed in the information available.
The shooting remains under investigation. Investigators are expected to review evidence from the scene, speak with potential witnesses and work to establish the circumstances that led to the reported fatal shooting.
Anyone with information that could assist investigators is encouraged to contact the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. Law enforcement may release additional information as the probe progresses.
The identity of the victim, along with further details about the shooting and any potential suspect or arrest, remains unconfirmed. Additional information will be reported when spokespeople supply an official update.
