ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Division is investigating a homicide that happened Sunday night after one person was shot and run over by a car.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the incident happened at about 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the 2600 block of Cora Avenue, near Cote Brilliante School.
Officers found the victim, a 63-year-old man, laying on the street unconscious and not breathing when they arrived at the scene. Officers also found that the victim had severe trauma to his head, police said.
Police said Monday afternoon that the Medical Examiner's Office determined the man was shot in his back multiple times and killed.
Anyone with information is urged to call the Homicide Division directly at 314- 444-5371, or anyone with a tip who wants to remain anonymous and is interested in a reward can contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).
5 On Your Side will update this story as more details become 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.
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.
Cure Violence is an international organization that is present in a handful of St. Louis neighborhoods. Violence interrupters are trained to de-escalate violent situations within their own communities.
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