ST. LOUIS — Two men were shot while driving Sunday afternoon in St. Louis. One of the men died from his injuries.
Police responded to the 4900 block of Rosalie Street, where they found 20-year-old Chris Brown who had been shot to death inside a car. A 21-year-old man was nearby, suffering with a gunshot wound to his torso. He was rushed to a nearby hospital. Police did not have an update on his condition but said his vital signs were stable.
The initial police investigation suggests the men were driving nearby at West Florissant Avenue and Interstate 70 when some unknown people in another vehicle fired shots into the victims’ vehicle.
The St. Louis police department’s homicide division is handling the ongoing investigation. The death is the 91st homicide in the City of St. Louis in 2021.
Anyone with information is urged to call the Homicide Division directly at 314-444-5371, or anyone with a tip who wants to remain anonymous and is interested in a reward can contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).
Resources for crime victims:
If you have been a victim of a crime or know someone who has been, 5 On Your Side has compiled a list of resources.
Better Family Life is a nonprofit community development organization working to “stabilize inner-city neighborhoods.” One aspect of its mission is a gun violence de-escalation program.
To learn more, call 314-381-8200 or visit https://www.betterfamilylife.org/
Life Outside of Violence “helps those harmed by stabbing, gunshot or assault receive the treatment, support and resources they need to find alternatives to end the cycle of violence.”
To learn more, call 314-327-6697 or email: ProjectLOV@WUSTL.edu
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis has an anti-crime program called “Safety Net for Youth Initiative,” which is a joint partnership between and Saint Louis Public Schools to provide services to at-risk youth.
To learn more, visit https://www.ulstl.com/anti-crime-initiative.html
Cure Violence is an international organization that has recently launched in a handful of St. Louis neighborhoods. Violence interrupters are trained to deescalate violent situations within their own communities. To learn more, visit https://cvg.org/
