ST. LOUIS — As many enjoyed thier Christmas with family, friends, and loved ones in the St. Louis area, others spent the day another way.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, there were two shootings in the city on Saturday.
The first occurred at Interstate 70 and Adelaide around 6:30 p.m. Police say a 34-year-old woman was shot in the arm. She was conscious and breathing when officials arrived.
A couple of hours later, shortly after 10:45 p.m., a man was shot near Dr. Martin Luther King and Euclid. The victim went to a local hospital. He was also conscious and breathing, according to the SLMPD police report.
There is no other information available at this time.
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/
