ST. LOUIS — A suspect has been arrested and charged in a shooting that left a man dead early Wednesday morning.
Trevon Roberts, 22, was charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action. He is being held without bond.
At around 1:14 a.m., St. Louis police were called to the 5100 block of Wabada Avenue for a report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found a man inside a home suffering from a gunshot wound to his head.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. He was later identified as 39-year-old Deron Mitchell. Roberts was taken into custody at the scene and a gun was recovered.
Anyone with information should contact St. Louis police’s homicide division at 314-444-5371 or CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.
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.
To learn more, call 314-381-8200 or visit https://www.betterfamilylife.org/
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.”
To learn more, call 314-327-6697 or email: ProjectLOV@WUSTL.edu
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis has an anti-crime program called “Safety Net for Youth Initiative,” which is a joint partnership between and Saint Louis Public Schools to provide services to at-risk youth.
To learn more, visit https://www.ulstl.com/anti-crime-initiative.html
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. To learn more, visit https://cvg.org/