ST. LOUIS — A 17-year-old was shot and injured early Saturday morning in north St. Louis' Greater Ville neighborhood.
St. Louis police said the victim told them he heard nine to 10 gunshots at about 2 a.m. Saturday in the 3900 block of Greer Avenue on St. Louis' northside.
The victim said he felt a sharp pain in his right side and ran blocks away to Natural Bridge Avenue, where a good samaritan took him to an area hospital. He was listed in stable condition, according to police.
The circumstances around the shooting remain unknown and there is no further information regarding the incident at this time.
The investigation is ongoing.
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.
Cure Violence is an international organization that is present in a handful of St. Louis neighborhoods. Violence interrupters are trained to deescalate violent situations within their own communities.
