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Police identify man killed in downtown St. Louis shooting

Early Sunday morning, officers found the victim on the street with gunshot wounds to his torso and legs

ST. LOUIS — Police are investigating a fatal shooting in downtown St. Louis.

The shooting was reported shortly after 2 a.m. Sunday about a block away from a Shell gas station. The shooting was reported near Convention Plaza and North 13th Street.

Officers found a man on the street with gunshot wounds to his torso and legs. He died at the scene.

The victim was identified Monday as Dajuan Love Jr. He was 22 years old.

Police have not provided any other details about the shooting. The homicide division is investigating.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Homicide Division directly at 314-444-5371, or anyone with a tip who wants to remain anonymous and is interested in a reward can 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.

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/

   

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