NORMANDY, Mo. — The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis has been called in to help investigate a homicide in Normandy Tuesday night.
Normandy police were called to a home on the 7700 block of Woodstock Road Tuesday night around 10 for a report of shots fired, according to a release from the Major Case Squad. When police arrived, they found a man inside with a gunshot wound to the upper body.
The man was taken to a local hospital where he later died. He has been identified as 30-year-old Eugene M. Davis of St. Charles, Missouri.
Investigators said the other people in the home were not hurt.
According to the Major Case Squad, witnesses also reported that a vehicle sped away from the scene of the shooting. However, investigators said they don't know the identity of the person(s) involved or have a description of the car right now.
If you have any information about this incident but want to remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000, you can call CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-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.
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.
To learn more, call 314-381-8200 or visit https://www.betterfamilylife.org/
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.”
To learn more, call 314-327-6697 or email: ProjectLOV@WUSTL.edu
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis has an anti-crime program called “Safety Net for Youth Initiative,” which is a joint partnership with Saint Louis Public Schools to provide services to at-risk youth.
To learn more, visit https://www.ulstl.com/anti-crime-initiative.html
Cure Violence is an international organization that has recently launched in a handful of St. Louis neighborhoods. Violence interrupters are trained to deescalate violent situations within their own communities. To learn more, visit https://cvg.org/
