ST. LOUIS — A man was charged with murder in connection with a deadly shooting in south St. Louis earlier this month.
DeAndre Wilkes, a 43-year-old Ferguson, Missouri, man, was charged with first-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of an unidentified man on May 14.
Police said the shooting happened on the 3800 block of Eichelberger Street at around 10:30 p.m. Police said they were called to the area for a shooting. When they arrived, they found the victim with multiple gunshot wounds.
The man was pronounced dead a short time later, but he has not been identified.
According to online court documents, Wilkes is being held without bond.
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 with 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/
