Asif Blake

How they died

Deadly force

Off-duty officer Daryl Hall, 34, and Asif Blake were killed in a shootout outside The Label nightclub in downtown St. Louis. The incident began at about 2:30 a.m. when two customers were escorted outside after an altercation. Hall, who was inside as a patron, apparently heard gunshots, ran outside and saw Blake firing a handgun. Witnesses said Hall drew his gun, identified himself as police and told Blake to drop his weapon. Blake reportedly refused and exchanged gunfire with Hall; bouncer Will Spencer, 30, also opened fire. Blake died at the scene from multiple gunshot wounds. Hall was struck in the neck and arm, and was pronounced dead at a hospital. Police later said that Hall was likely shot by Spencer.

Why we remember them

This record exists so that Asif Blake, and all who are named in this archive, are never reduced to a number.

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