ST. LOUIS — A teenager was hospitalized late Sunday night after being shot in north St. Louis.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the shooting occurred shortly after 10 p.m. Sunday in the 5200 block of Ashland Avenue, near Union Boulevard and Natural Bridge Avenue.
Police said the boy, 15, was shot in the back.
He was conscious and breathing, and he was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment, police said.
As of Monday morning, there was no word from police on what circumstances led to the shooting or whether anyone has been taken into custody.
This is a breaking news story. 5 On Your Side will update it as more information becomes available.
Resources for crime victims
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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 de-escalate violent situations within their own communities.
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