ST. LOUIS — A triple shooting just south of downtown St. Louis left one victim in critical condition Monday afternoon.
Officers with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department said the shooting happened at around 3:55 p.m. on the 1400 block of Chouteau Avenue. When officers arrived, they found three victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Police said one of the victims, a man in his 20s, was listed in critical condition with unstable vital signs at an area hospital. The other two victims, were also in critical condition, but their vital signs were stable while they were being treated at the hospital. Those victims are 28 and 34 years old.
Homicide detectives were called in to investigate. The initial investigation suggests the victims were shot "after a dispute over family matters," according to a police report Tuesday.
Anyone with information is urged to call the Homicide Division directly 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.
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 between and 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/
