ST. LOUIS — Homicide detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are investigating after a man was found shot to death in north St. Louis early Wednesday morning.
According to an incident report from the police department, officers were called to the intersection of Kossuth and Turner avenues at about 12:30 Wednesday morning for a report of the shooting. When they arrived, they found a man on the street suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
He was pronounced dead at an area hospital a short time later.
Homicide detectives were called in to handle the ongoing investigation.
Video from the scene showed detectives looking inside a sedan at the scene of the shooting while police tape closed off the street.
Anyone with information is asked to call homicide detectives at 314-444-5371 or leave an anonymous tip with 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.
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