ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department launched an investigation Sunday morning into a deadly shooting in south city.
Police said a victim was found with multiple gunshot wounds just after 3:30 a.m. in the area of South Compton Avenue and Potomac Street, near Gravois Park. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police identified the victim as 17-year-old Iarvera Hale from St. Louis.
A second victim, a 16-year-old boy, was found with a gunshot to his leg. He was taken to a local hospital and had stable vital signs, St. Louis police said.
A third victim suffered a small laceration to their head after being "pistol-whipped," police said.
The shooting happened during a teen party at a vacant house used as an Airbnb, a neighbor told 5 On Your Side.
The Homicide Division was requested and is leading the investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Homicide Division at 314-444-5371. 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.