UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. — Police are looking for a man they said shot and injured a man in University City Friday night.
Traivon Jones was charged with assault and multiple other crimes in connection with a shooting late Friday night but has not been taken into custody.
University City police were called to the 8500 block of Olive Boulevard for a report of a shooting. When police arrived, they found a man shot in the chest. The shooting victim was rushed to the hospital and was listed in critical condition.
Police said the shooter was wearing a multi-colored pink shirt, green and red colored jeans and carrying a man bag.
On Sunday, Traivon Jones was charged with first-degree assault, armed criminal action and unlawful possession of a firearm in connection with the shooting. A judge ordered Jones to be held without bond, but he has not been taken into custody.
Anyone with information about Jones or where he might be is asked to call the University City Police Department at 314-725-2211 or CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.
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.
- 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/
