ST. LOUIS — Police are investigating a shooting in St. Louis City on Saturday morning that left one woman dead.
According to the St. Louis City Police Department, an unidentified woman, approximately 40 years old, was shot on Saturday around 11:30 a.m.
When police arrived at the scene near the 5000 block of Lindenwood Avenue, they saw the woman with a gunshot wound. She was not breathing or conscious.
Police have not said where she sustained the gunshot wound. However, the police report revealed the woman died.
Police have not released details about the events leading up to the shooting or details about the suspect.
This is a breaking news story. 5 On Your Side will update it as more information becomes 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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