EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. — Charges have been filed against an East St. Louis teen linked to a shooting that left an 18-year-old dead two months ago.
Prosecutors charged a 17-year-old boy from East St. Louis Tuesday with first-degree murder in the death of Dejuan Tate, 18, of East St. Louis.
According to a press release, Illinois State Police found Tate shot in the 800 block of North 80th Street before 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 14.
He was taken to the hospital where he later died.
The suspect is being held on a $1 million bond. Due to his age, his identity has not been released
Anyone who witnessed or has information about the shooting is asked to contact CrimeStoppers at 314-725-8477 or the Illinois State Police Zone 6 Public Safety Enforcement Group agents at 618-343-5239. Callers can remain anonymous.
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.
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."
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis has an anti-crime program called “Safety Net for Youth Initiative,” which is a joint partnership with St. Louis Public Schools to provide services to at-risk youth.
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.
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