ST. LOUIS — A suspect has been charged in connection with a deadly shooting that happened early Monday in the city's Lewis Place neighborhood.
The victim, 31-year-old Anthony Bruce, was pronounced dead on the scene, officers said. Officers and EMS found him with multiple gunshot wounds, lying across a curb in the 4500 block of McMillan Avenue.
Homicide detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department responded around 6:45 a.m. Monday.
On Friday St. Louis police announced the circuit attorney's office charged 32-year-old Darius Meeks with first-degree murder, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon.
Police did not provide any other details about what led up to the shooting.
Anyone with information is urged to call the Homicide Division directly at 314-444-5371, or anyone with a tip who wants to remain anonymous and is interested in a reward can 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 between and 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/