With a heavy heart and profound sorrow, the St. Paul community is mourning the tragic and sudden loss of Adarius Glees, 27, who was fatally shot late Thursday night in downtown St. Paul.
According to St. Paul police, officers responded around 8:50 p.m. to the 200 block of East Seventh Street, near Sibley Street, after reports of a shooting. When officers arrived, they located Glees outside an apartment building suffering from a gunshot wound.
In a heartbreaking moment, authorities said he had called 911 himself after being shot, desperately seeking help. Responding officers immediately provided emergency aid at the scene until St. Paul Fire Department medics arrived and transported him to Regions Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The shooting remains under active investigation. No arrests have been made, and police have stated there is no ongoing threat to the public. Investigators continue to work to determine the circumstances that led to the deadly incident and identify those responsible.
As news of his passing spreads, family, friends, and the wider St. Paul community are left in deep shock and sorrow. KC “CallmeBenji” and Adarius are being remembered with love and respect for their presence, their names, and the impact they had on those around them.
Those who knew him are holding onto cherished memories, describing him as someone whose life mattered deeply and whose absence leaves an unfillable void. His passing is being felt not only as a loss but also as a painful reminder of how fragile life can be.
In this time of grief, the community stands together in mourning, offering prayers and support to his loved ones as they face an unimaginable loss.
Rest in peace, Adarius “KC CallmeBenji” Glees.
