ST. LOUIS — Three people were shot Saturday afternoon at a north St. Louis funeral home, police said.
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department said all three victims were sitting inside a vehicle that was parked at Serenity Memorial Chapel on the 1900 block of Union Boulevard when two men began shooting at them around 1:45 p.m.
A 15-year-old boy was shot in the face and a 33-year-old man was shot in the shoulder and back. They were taken by ambulance to a St. Louis hospital. A 25-year-old man who was also shot later showed up at a St. Louis hospital.
As of Sunday night, police described the victims' conditions as stable.
Police asked anyone with information to call 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/