ST. LOUIS — A shooting in St. Louis' Tower Grove South neighborhood left a man dead late Sunday night.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, officers were called at about 11:45 p.m. Sunday to a shooting at South Grand Boulevard and Utah Street, near St. Pius V Catholic Church and the St. Louis Public Library - Carpenter Branch. There, police found 28-year-old Maurice Walker of St. Louis with bullet-related injuries and unable to tell police what happened due to his condition.
The Walker was taken to an area hospital where he later died as a result of his injuries, police said.
The Homicide Division assumed the ongoing investigation.
As of Monday morning, police had not yet shared what led up to the shooting or whether any arrests had been made.
Anyone with information about the shooting was asked to contact the Homicide Division at 314-444-5371. To remain anonymous, contact 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.
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.
The Bullet Related Injury Clinic (BRIC) is a community-based clinic in St. Louis that helps people heal after they have been injured by a bullet. The BRIC was established to help people who are discharged from the emergency department after being shot.
