ST. LOUIS — A man was shot in downtown St. Louis early Tuesday in a dispute over fireworks.
St. Louis police said it happened after 4 a.m. near the intersection of 9th and Pine streets.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found a 42-year-old man lying on the ground with gunshot wounds. He told police he heard multiple gunshots and felt pain in his abdomen.
A 39-year-old man told police two people were shooting off fireworks in the street and the 42-year-old man told them to “cut it out.” The suspects left the area and returned in a black car. The 39-year-old said he saw the suspects fire shots at them and left.
The 42-year-old man was taken to a hospital for treatment.
This is a developing story and will be updated as 5 On Your Side confirms more information.
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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.
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 an anti-crime program called “Safety Net for Youth Initiative,” which is a joint partnership with St. Louis Public Schools to provide services to at-risk youth.
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.