EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. — Multiple people were shot early Wednesday morning outside of an East St. Louis.
According to Illinois State Police, East St. Louis police called troopers to the shooting just after 2 a.m. at DaBlitz Sports Bar and Grill, located at 1218 North 9th St. There, two people with bullet-related injuries were pronounced dead at the scene.
Another victim struck by gunfire was taken to an area hospital for treatment, according to ISP.
The victims killed in the shooting were identified as 47-year-old Alexander Matlock and 30-year-old Antonio Patton.
Investigation remained ongoing Wednesday morning.
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.
The Crime Victim Center of St. Louis has multiple programs to support victims of crime. Crime Victim Center’s programs range from direct services to crime victims as well as “creating awareness and change within the systems they encounter.”
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 the Neighborhood Healing Network, which serves people who have experienced crime, violence or been the victim of an incident that caused trauma.
The Bullet Related Injury Clinic (BRIC) is a community-based clinic in St. Louis that helps people heal after they have been injured by a bullet. The BRIC was established to help people who are discharged from the emergency department after being shot.
