ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — Detectives with the St. Louis County Police Department Crimes Against Persons Unit are investigating after a teen was shot and killed Sunday night.
Police said officers from the North County Precinct responded at about 11:30 p.m. Sunday to a 911 call after a ShotSpotter alert originated from the 10800 block of Lilac Avenue in St. Louis County.
Arriving officers found that there had been a shooting at the location.
Shortly after, officers were told that a man arrived at an area hospital and died. Police believed he had been shot on Lilac Avenue.
Police identified the victim Tuesday as 18-year-old Davion Lanear of St. Louis.
The investigation was ongoing.
Contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210 to speak with investigators if you have any information regarding this incident. To remain anonymous or potentially receive a reward, contact CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (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.
Cure Violence is an international organization that is present in a handful of St. Louis neighborhoods.
