ST. LOUIS — A man was shot and killed Wednesday night in north St. Louis.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, officers found a 53-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest at about 10 p.m. Wednesday in the 3200 block of North Taylor Avenue, located in the city's Greater Ville neighborhood.
Police said the man, 54-year-old Dan Pruitt of Florissant, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Homicide Division assumed the ongoing investigation.
As of Thursday morning, police had not shared what led up to the shooting or whether they had any suspects.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting was asked to contact the Homicide Division at 314-444-5371. To remain anonymous, contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).
Just days before, a 21-year-old man died after being shot multiple times on the same block.
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.
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