ST. LOUIS — St. Louis police have identified two men who were shot and killed Wednesday evening in north St. Louis.
Officers with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department responded at 6:46 p.m. to the shooting on Garfield and North Newstead Avenues.
Two men were found inside a car with multiple gunshot wounds. They were pronounced dead at the scene. Police identified them Friday as 20-year-old Jeremiah Jackson of Glen Echo Park, and 30-year-old Montel Sanders of Woodson Terrace.
A 5 On Your Side photographer spotted bullet holes in the windshield and driver's side door of the car.
It's unclear what led up to the shooting.
A homicide investigation is underway.
Anyone with information is asked to call the department's Homicide Division 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.
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 an anti-crime program called “Safety Net for Youth Initiative,” which is a joint partnership with St. Louis Public Schools to provide services to at-risk youth.
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.
