ST ANN, Mo. — The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis has been activated to investigate a shooting that left a man dead overnight.
St. Ann police responded shortly after midnight Saturday to a fatal shooting on the 10000 block of Douglas Court. Officers found a man on the porch of a residence suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The victim was identified Sunday as Terrance Washington, 32, of St. Ann.
No further information on the shooting was available as of Sunday night.
An investigation is underway.
Investigators with the Major Case Squad ask that anyone with information that would assist in solving this crime call CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477) or the St. Ann Police Department at 314-709-6117.
This is a developing story. It will be updated 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.
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.
