ST. LOUIS — A man was shot and killed late Tuesday night, St. Louis police said.
According to an incident report from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the shooting happened at about 10:45 Tuesday night near the intersection of North Taylor and San Francisco avenues in the city's Penrose neighborhood.
Police said the male victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment, but he was pronounced dead a short time later.
The department's homicide detectives are handling the ongoing investigation.
Police have not provided any other information at the time of publication. This story will be updated when 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.
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