ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Division was requested after a shooting early Tuesday in the city's Marine Villa neighborhood.
Police said the shooting happened just after 1 a.m. Tuesday in the 3600 block of Marine Avenue. Officers found a victim shot in the arm. He was conscious and breathing when he was taken to an area hospital.
No other information was available Tuesday morning.
This is a breaking news story. 5 On Your Side will update it as more details become 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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