The St. Louis community is in mourning after the devastating loss of Colin Brown, a beloved high school hockey player, who was tragically shot on Saturday night, November 23, 2024.
The incident happened around 10:30 p.m. when Colin was traveling home with his family on Interstate 55 after playing a hockey game.
Colin was riding in a vehicle driven by his father when a bullet struck him.
He was rushed to a children’s hospital, where he remained in critical condition for several days before succumbing to his injuries.
In a final act of generosity, Colin’s family chose to donate his organs, allowing him to give the Gift of life to others and fulfilling his reputation as someone who always sought to help those around him.
Colin Brown’s dad shared this with me of his son’s “walk of life.” Friends and family lined the halls of Children’s hospital as he was taken to surgery for organ donation where he gave the ultimate gift of life. pic.twitter.com/KSZzWc8Fzc
— Alexis Zotos (@alexiszotos) November 27, 2024
On Wednesday, hospital staff, family, and friends gathered for his moving “Walk of life,” honoring his legacy as an organ donor.
Colin Brown Was A Student At CBC High School
Colin, a Christian Brothers College (CBC) High School junior, transferred to the school earlier this year from O’Fallon, Illinois.
He was known for his academic excellence; Colin was enrolled in Honors courses and was a dedicated athlete.
He played for the CBC Varsity Hockey team, the Affton Americans Hockey Club, and the O’Fallon Ice Hockey Club.
The CBC High School community paid tribute to Colin by draping his hockey jersey over a chair in the school chapel.
In a heartfelt statement, the school said -:
Colin joined our brotherhood this fall, transferring to CBC from his previous high school in O’Fallon, IL. He was a talented and dedicated student who was enrolled in Honors courses, and he was a valuable member of our CBC Varsity Hockey team.
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Colin’s tragic death has sparked an overwhelming response from the community.
Social media platforms are flooded with tributes under the hashtag #SticksOutForBrownie.
Fundraisers, prayer services, and heartfelt gestures are being organized to support the Brown family.
The St. Louis Blues hockey team expressed their sorrow, sharing, “Our hearts are broken” and further added-:
“after learning of the passing of Colin Brown, a CBC and Affton Americans hockey player that was tragically shot while riding home from his game on Nov. 23. Our thoughts are with Brown’s family, friends and teammates during this time.”
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They plan to honor Colin with a pregame moment of silence and contribute proceeds from a 50/50 raffle to his family.
Additionally, the Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation offers a three-to-one match for every dollar donated to Colin’s family, up to $2,500.
According to the news reports, authorities are treating Colin’s death as a homicide and are actively investigating the case.
Detectives have obtained video evidence of the incident, but details regarding the suspect or the vehicle involved remain unclear.
Police have not yet disclosed any potential suspect information related to the shooting that resulted in Colin’s death.
St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones shared her condolences, stating:
“The death of Colin Brown is devastating news for our whole community. We were all praying for a miracle and are now overwhelmed with grief, sadness, and anger that this innocent teenager’s life has been taken. As the mother of a teenage son, I grieve with all who knew and loved this young man. We will never have true justice for the loss of Colin’s life. But I know that the great officers of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department will continue to do all they can to find who is responsible for this senseless and reckless act of violence and hold them accountable to the fullest extent of the law. Everyone who knew and loved Colin is in my prayers.”
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Remembering Colin Brown, a Talented Individual Who Had a Bright Future
Those who knew Colin described him as a kind, compassionate young man with a bright future.
Colin’s legacy of helping others will live on by donating his organs.
The CBC Hockey team also shared a moving message on X,
“We love you Colin You will be missed and remembered.”
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Colin’s death is a heartbreaking reminder of the senseless violence affecting families and communities nationwide.
Yet, the love and support pouring in from all corners of St. Louis stand as a testament to his impact on those around him.
Donations can be made to the Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation or local fundraisers for the Brown family to honor Colin.
As the community grieves, it comes together, determined to find justice for Colin and keep his memory alive.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Colin was living with his brother, mother, and father.
- Colin Brown was just 16 years old.
