ST. LOUIS — A man has been charged in the shooting death of another man in north St. Louis that happened in early April, just blocks away from Hickey Elementary School.
The video above is from April 3.
John Jones, 25, was charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action on Friday, according to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
On April 2, officers arrived at about 11 p.m. at a home in the 3000 block of Marcus Avenue and found a shooting victim in his 20s who was unconscious and not breathing.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene, and the Homicide Division was requested to take over the investigation.
Police have identified the victim as 22-year-old Demond Lee from Jennings.
There is no further information to provide at this time.
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.
Cure Violence is an international organization that is present in a handful of St. Louis neighborhoods. Violence interrupters are trained to de-escalate violent situations within their own communities.
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