ST. LOUIS — A 14-year-old boy was one of two people shot Friday morning south of downtown St. Louis.
Police said the shooting happened shortly after 9 a.m. on the 9300 block of Lasalle Park Court, where the LaSalle Park Apartments are located.
The boy was shot in the hand. Another victim was driven privately to an area hospital with a gunshot wound to the hip. Police did not have information on that person's age or condition.
It has been a violent Friday in the City of St. Louis. A police source told 5 On Your Side that two children, ages 12 and 13 were found shot to death overnight in what police are investigating as a murder-suicide. Police also shot a man who they say stabbed an officer in his vest during a domestic call.
This is a developing story. It will be updated 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.
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/
