ST. LOUIS — Two men are dead after a shooting inside a home Saturday night.
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department said it responded to a shooting call shortly after 7:50 p.m. at a home in the 3900 block of Schiller Place.
Two men were found fatally shot, according to St. Louis police. One of the men was a resident of the home in the 3900 block of Schiller Place. He was identified as Eric Emmanuel Smith, 29.
Police identified the other victim as 30-year-old Aaron Larron Smith, of north St. Louis.
Both men were not conscious or breathing at the scene. They were both pronounced dead at the scene by EMS.
St. Louis police said a preliminary investigation revealed the incident occurred during an altercation over personal issues.
The 23-year-old shooting suspect Austin Heflin of Crestwood, Missouri, was taken into custody without incident, police said. He was charged with two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of armed criminal action.
St. Louis police's Homicide Division is handling the investigation into the shooting.
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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