ST. LOUIS — A man died Monday afternoon after being shot in north St. Louis.
The shooting happened at about 6 p.m. at the intersection of Kossuth and North Newstead avenues in the Penrose neighborhood, according to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
Police said one man was found shot with multiple puncture wounds. He was unconscious and not breathing when officers arrived and died shortly after. Police identified him as 26-year-old Timothy McCuller-Lawson.
St. Louis police's Homicide Division was requested to investigate the incident. The investigation is ongoing.
As of Tuesday morning, police had not said what led up to the shooting.
Anyone with information was asked to call the Homicide Division at 314-444-5371. To remain anonymous, contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).
This is the 50th homicide this year, according to 5 On Your Side data.
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.
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