ST. LOUIS — A man was killed in a St. Louis shooting Friday night, police said.
He was struck by gunfire during a shooting in the Jeff-Vander-Lou area, near Aldine and N Spring avenues, around 10:30 p.m., a brief report from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department said.
The victim, 29, was shot in the head, arms and leg. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police identified him Tuesday as 29-year-old Dominick Horton.
Police released no other information.
Anyone with information is asked to call homicide investigators at 314-444-5371 or to remain anonymous and possibly receive a reward, contact CrimeStoppers at 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/
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