JENNINGS, Mo. — A man is recovering from a gunshot wound after he was struck while riding in a car Sunday.
Two men were riding west on Florissant Avenue near Apricot Avenue when another vehicle pulled alongside their vehicle.
One or more people fired shots at the victims. The man who was struck was a passenger in the car. The 20-year-old man was struck once. He was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Jennings Police told 5 On Your Side detectives from the Bureau of Crimes Against Persons are leading the 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/