ST. LOUIS — A victim was shot several times and killed Saturday afternoon in north St. Louis.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the shooting happened shortly before 2 p.m. Saturday in the 5500 block of Page Avenue. There, officers found the victim, identified as 27-year-old Michael Rice, near a sidewalk with a gunshot wound to his stomach. He was unconscious and not breathing.
Police said he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Homicide Division assumed the ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information regarding the deadly shooting was asked to contact the Homicide Division at 314-444-5371. To remain anonymous, contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).
This is a breaking news story. 5 On Your Side will update it as more information becomes available.
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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