ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department announced Wednesday morning they have arrested one man in connection with a fatal gas station shooting.
Daevone Austin, 21, was arrested by police for a gas station shooting, leaving one man dead.
The 21-year-old has been charged with first-degree murder and one count of armed criminal action.
The shooting occurred on Jan. 13, 2021, at a BP gas station on Natural Bridge Avenue near Grand Boulevard.
Officers responded and located one victim inside suffering from gunshot wounds. The man was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The victim was later identified as Moy'e Elkins, 30, of the 4900 block of Tholozan.
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 with 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/
