ST. LOUIS — Homicide investigations are underway after two men were shot and killed Monday evening in St. Louis.
The men were among three people who were shot in separate incidents across the city Monday evening.
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department said officers responded at 8:30 p.m. to the shooting on the 4400 block of Elmbank Avenue in St. Louis' Greater Ville neighborhood. First responders found a 21-year-old man who had been shot multiple times. He was unconscious and not breathing. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Homicide investigators were called to the scene. Nearly a dozen evidence markers littered the street near the scene.
Police identified the victim as Simeon Diaz. His family created a GoFundMe campaign to help cover his funeral costs.
At about 9 p.m., there was a separate shooting near Hamilton and Cote Brillante avenues. A 27-year-old man arrived at the hospital with a gunshot wound to his abdomen. Police said the man died at the hospital due to his injuries.
He was identified as Daniel Hughes.
At about 9:55 p.m., a 26-year-old woman was shot in the thigh leg at Carter and Marcus avenues. She was conscious and breathing when taken to an area hospital.
Preliminary information revealed the woman was walking south on Marcus with a 28-year-old man when they saw two vehicles following each other and heard gunshots. They began to run when the woman felt pain in her leg, and the pair ran to an alley before contacting the police.
Investigations are underway.
Police asked anyone with information about the deadly shootings to contact the Homicide Division at 314-444-5371. To remain anonymous, contact CrimeStoppers at 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
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