ST. LOUIS — A 26-year-old woman was killed in an overnight shooting in north St. Louis.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, officers responded to a call for a shooting around 2:45 a.m. in the 2900 block of Thomas Avenue in St. Louis' Jeff-Vander-Lou neighborhood.
Officers found a woman suffering from gunshot wounds on the sidewalk. She was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
She was identified by police as 26-year-old Brittany Richie of St. Louis.
Police said the suspect, 28-year-old Marissa Lewis, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action. As of Monday, she was being held without bond.
St. Louis police's Homicide Division assumed the ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information is urged to call the Homicide Division directly at 314-444-5371, or anyone with a tip who wants to remain anonymous and is interested in a reward can contact 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.
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.
