BELLEVILLE, Ill. — A boy was shot and killed in the Metro East Monday night.
According to a press release from the St. Clair County Sheriff's Department, the boy was found shot at a home on the 1800 block of Roosevelt Avenue in Belleville at about 10 p.m. The boy was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead at about 11 p.m.
St. Clair County Coroner Calvin Dye told 5 On Your Side Tuesday morning the boy was 10 years old. On Wednesday, he was identified as Brandon E. Scott.
The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis is assisting in the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the Major Case Squad at 618-825-5200 or Cencom at 618-825-2051.
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 de-escalate violent situations within their own communities.
