ST. LOUIS — An 18-year-old man was dead after a shooting early Friday morning on North 10th Street in St. Louis.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the man was found shot inside his home in the 1400 block of North 10th Street shortly after 2 a.m. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the shooting by emergency responders.
Police identified the victim as 18-year-old Marquis Holt just before noon on Friday.
Investigators said the suspects were outside of the home when they fired shots.
St. Louis police's homicide division is investigating Holt's death. Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact the division at 314-444-5371. To leave an anonymous tip, contact 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.
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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