ST. LOUIS — A man has been charged with murder after a deadly shooting in St. Louis Tuesday night.
At around 6:15 p.m., officers with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department were called to the 5500 block of Clemens Avenue for a report of a shooting and an armed person barricaded inside.
Police engaged in a standoff until the suspect eventually surrendered and was taken into custody.
When police were able to get into the home, they found a man in his 50s shot in the head. He died at the hospital a short time later.
On Thursday, the circuit attorney’s office charged 24-year-old Andre Robinson with first-degree murder and armed criminal action.
No other information on the incident, including the victim’s identity, was provided. Homicide detectives are handling the ongoing investigation.
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/
