ST. LOUIS — A 26-year-old man has died after being shot in a home in south St. Louis Saturday evening.
The shooting took place shortly after 6:30 p.m. Saturday in the 4400 block of Michigan Avenue in St. Louis' Mount Pleasant neighborhood, according to police. When officers arrived, they found the man suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest.
According to St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the man died after being transported to a local hospital.
The man's name was not released.
The Homicide Division was requested to investigate the shooting.
This is a developing story. Information will be updated as it is confirmed.
St. Louis police initially reported the victim's age as 24 years old.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Homicide Division at 314-444-5371. To remain anonymous, call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.
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.
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 deescalate violent situations within their own communities.
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