ST. LOUIS — A man was shot and killed at a gas station on New Year's Day, marking the first homicide in St. Louis in 2022.
While there were at least two other shootings across the city on New Year's Day, they weren't fatal.
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department said officers received a call around 1:15 p.m. for a shooting 500 block of Bates St.
When officers arrived, they found the man in a parking lot of a BP gas station with a gunshot wound to the head.
The man, who was not identified by police, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police asked anyone with information to call 314-444-5371 or 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/
