ST. LOUIS — A woman was shot and killed Monday morning in north St. Louis.
St. Louis police responded to a shooting shortly after 6:30 a.m. on Carter and Clay avenues in the city's O'Fallon neighborhood. Officers found a woman in a vacant lot with gunshot wounds to her torso.
She was not conscious or breathing and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The victim was identified Tuesday as 32-year-old Jacquita Jordan.
Several evidence markers dotted the street, which was taped off as police investigated. There was no further information on the circumstances of the shooting, and no suspect description was provided.
A homicide investigation is underway.
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.
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/