ST. LOUIS — A man was fatally shot in the head in north St. Louis Tuesday night.
According to St. Louis police, a shooting happened just before 10 p.m. in the 5100 block of Lexington Avenue in north St. Louis' Kingsway West neighborhood.
Responding officers found 31-year-old Demarko Henderson with a gunshot to the head. He was not conscious or breathing when they arrived and was pronounced dead shortly after.
St. Louis police's Homicide Division has been requested to investigate the scene.
This is the 52nd homicide in the city in 2024, according to 5 On Your Side data.
Police said 48-year-old Tekeia Henderson was charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in connection with the deadly shooting.
This is a developing story. 5 On Your Side will update this story as soon as more information becomes available.
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.