ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department launched a homicide investigation after a man was shot and killed Thursday morning in the city's West End neighborhood.
St. Louis police responded just before 8:30 a.m. Thursday to a shooting in the 5600 block of Bartmer Avenue, not far from KIPP Victory Academy.
Police said the victim, 21-year-old Levi Henning, was found unconscious and not breathing. The victim was also suffering from gunshot wounds to his head and upper torso. St. Louis EMS pronounced Henning dead at the scene.
The Homicide Division assumed the ongoing investigation. As of Friday, there was no word on whether police had any suspects.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting was asked to contact the Homicide Division directly at 314-444-5371. To remain anonymous, contact CrimeStoppers at 86-371-TIPS (8477).
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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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