Asif Blake

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.