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92-year-old man found shot to death in St. Louis County

Robert Prewett, 92, was found shot to death in the 6900 block of Parc Charlene Drive.
Credit: KSDK

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — St. Louis County police are investigating after a man was found shot to death Wednesday morning.

A spokesperson for the St. Louis County Police Department said officers responded at about 11:50 a.m. Wednesday to a call for a shooting in the 6900 block of Parc Charlene Drive. When they arrived, they found 92-year-old Robert Prewett dead from a gunshot wound.

Police said he lived in the 6900 block of Parc Charlene Drive.

No other information about the shooting was provided.

The department's homicide detectives are investigating the case. Anyone with information is asked to call the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210 to speak with investigators or provide an anonymous tip with CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.

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.

The Bullet Related Injury Clinic (BRIC) is a community-based clinic in St. Louis that helps people heal after they have been injured by a bullet. The BRIC was established to help people who are discharged from the emergency department after being shot.

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