On the afternoon of July 29, 2023, tragedy struck at the First Western Inn located at 4828 North Broadway in the Near North Riverfront neighborhood of Saint Louis, Missouri. Anoop Kumar Putta, a 49-year-old male, was working in the main office of the motel when the incident occurred. At approximately 4:30 p.m., a man entered the lobby seeking service. According to witness accounts, including statements provided by Putta’s wife who was present at the time, Putta refused service to the individua
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