ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — The St. Louis County Police Department is investigating the deadly shooting of a man Sunday afternoon.
Police said officers responded to a call for a shooting shortly before 1:25 p.m. in the 5300 block of Gladstone Place where they found a man inside a home suffering from a gunshot wound.
The man died at the scene. Police identified the victim Monday as 26-year-old Taron Robinson, of Spanish Lake.
Police said early investigation showed the victim knew the person who shot him.
Anyone with information on the shooting 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.
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