ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — The St. Louis County Police Department is investigating the deaths of two men early Monday morning.
Police said officers responded to a call for a shooting at about 1:50 a.m. in the 2900 block of Old Hanley Road. Officers at the scene found two men inside a home who were shot.
Both men, 43-year-old Jason Bowdy and 41-year-old Lance Ballard, were pronounced dead at the scene.
A preliminary investigation showed there was an exchange of gunshots inside the home, police said. Bowdy was shot by Ballard. A third person reportedly shot Ballard.
St. Louis County police are still investigating what led up to the double shooting.
Anyone with information is asked to call the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210. To leave an anonymous tip, call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.
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 deescalate violent situations within their own communities.
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