ST. LOUIS — One person was shot and killed early Tuesday morning in north St. Louis.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the shooting occurred just after 2 a.m. Tuesday on Belt Avenue near Ridge Avenue. Officers found a male victim shot, unconscious and not breathing.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. He was identified as 29-year-old Joseph Scott.
5 On Your Side witnessed an emotional scene Tuesday morning as family members arrived while officers investigated.
According to a report from police, officers were near the intersection of Ridge and Belt avenues when they heard a gunshot and saw Scott collapse in the street. Then, two men got into a car and drove away from the area.
Detectives eventually stopped the suspects' car at the intersection of Theodosia and Arlington avenues after a brief pursuit. Both suspects, a 57-year-old man and 54-year-old man, were taken into custody and a firearm was recovered.
Anyone with information on the shooting should contact St. Louis police’s homicide division at 314-444-5371, or CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.
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.
Better Family Life is a nonprofit community development organization working to "stabilize inner-city neighborhoods." One aspect of its mission is a gun violence de-escalation program.
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 an anti-crime program called “Safety Net for Youth Initiative,” which is a joint partnership with St. Louis Public Schools to provide services to at-risk youth.
Cure Violence is an international organization that has recently launched in a handful of St. Louis neighborhoods. Violence interrupters are trained to de-escalate violent situations within their own communities.
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