ST. LOUIS — Three juveniles are facing charges after an attempted robbery of a 32-year-old man led to an exchange of gunfire, killing an 18-year-old who was with the group, police said.
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According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, four armed teenagers armed approached a 32-year-old man and attempted to rob him Wednesday afternoon in the 2600 block of Osage Street.
The victim pulled out a gun and the two parties exchanged gunfire.
One of the suspects, 18-year-old Jerimiah Grayer, was shot, police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The 32-year-old man also was injured.
The three minors, two 17-year-olds and a 16-year-old, were located by police in the area and taken into custody.
All were charged with one count each of second-degree murder, first-degree attempted robbery and first-degree assault. They were being held at the Juvenile Detention Facility.
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Resources for crime victims:
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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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