ST. LOUIS — A man was shot after getting into an argument with a lifelong friend at a St. Patrick's Day party at a home in Dogtown, according to police.
Police said the shooting happened on the 6600 block of Dale Avenue at around 7:20 p.m. The victim, a 20-year-old man was shot in the arm and the abdomen. Police did not say how seriously he was injured. He was taken to a hospital and his vital signs were stable, police said in a brief update Friday.
Police said the men were inside a home when they got into a fight. The victim walked out into the street and was then shot by the suspect, who got into a silver SUV and left the area. No other information about the suspect was released.
The shooting also damaged two cars parked on the street.
St. Patrick's Day festivities returned to Dogtown Thursday after two years of canceled parades due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Thursday night shooting happened about a mile away from the parade route.
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/
