VELDA CITY, Mo. — The St. Louis County Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting Wednesday night in Velda City.
According to a spokesperson for the St. Louis County Police Department, Velda City police were called to a parking lot on the 7100 block of Lexington Avenue at around 10:40 p.m. for a report of a shooting. When they arrived, they found a victim suffering from a gunshot wound.
The man was taken to the hospital for treatment but died from his injuries a short time later. Police on Friday identified him as 46-year-old Romao Harris of Velda City.
The Velda City Police Department requested the St. Louis County Police Department to help with the investigation.
No other information has been provided.
Anyone with information is asked to call the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210 or leave an anonymous tip with 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.
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.
