ST. LOUIS — A man was fatally shot Sunday afternoon in north St. Louis.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, officers responded at about 2:20 p.m. Sunday to a shooting in the 3600 block of Hamilton Avenue. There, they found 38-year-old Lamare McGee of Hillsdale shot multiple times inside of an SUV.
Police said McGee was pronounced dead at the scene.
Witnesses told officers that a man in his 40s was seen running away from the SUV.
The Homicide Division assumed the ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information was asked to contact the Homicide Division directly at 314-444-5371. To remain anonymous and potentially receive a reward, contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (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.
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.
The Bullet Related Injury Clinic (BRIC) is a community-based clinic in St. Louis that helps people heal after they have been injured by a bullet. The BRIC was established to help people who are discharged from the emergency department after being shot.
