ST. LOUIS — A man was killed late Thursday night after a shooting in north St. Louis.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the shooting happened at about 11:50 p.m. Thursday in the 1300 block of Bayard Avenue, near Page Avenue. There, officers discovered a victim on the ground with a gunshot wound to his leg.
Police said the victim was taken to an area hospital, where he later died due to his injuries. He was not identified as of Friday morning.
The Homicide Division assumed the ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information about the shooting was asked call the Homicide Division directly at 314-444-5371. To remain anonymous, contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).
This is a breaking news story. 5 On Your Side will update it as more information becomes available.
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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