ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of a man in north St. Louis Thursday afternoon.
Police said the shooting happened shortly before 2 p.m. in the 5900 block of Hamilton Terrace, in the city's Hamilton Heights neighborhood.
A man was found shot in the left arm. He was not conscious or breathing when police arrived on the scene.
The victim was Jesse Jones. He a 45-year-old man from Elsberry, Missouri.
St. Louis police's Homicide Division is investigating the shooting.
No additional information was released about the man.
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.
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.