ST. LOUIS — Police found a man in a crashed car suffering from a gunshot wound Saturday.
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to a call about a one-car accident on the 1200 block of South 7th Street and Chouteau Avenue around 1:30 a.m. Saturday morning, police said.
When police arrived on the scene, they saw that the car had crashed into a light pole, according to the police statement.
EMS assessed the victim in the car. An unidentified man who looked to be in his 40s was unconscious and had a gunshot wound in his head.
EMS transported the victim to the hospital where he died. Police have classified this as a homicide and have not provided any more information.
This is an ongoing investigation. Check this story for updates.
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.
