ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis has been activated after a shooting early Christmas Eve left one man dead and another critically injured.
According to the St. Louis County Police Department, the shooting happened at around 1:30 a.m. in Wellston at the corner of Martin Luther King Drive and Ogden Avenue, near the county's border with St. Louis city.
One man was killed and another was in critical condition as of Friday morning. Police have identified the man who died as 58-year-old Derrick Brookfield. The second victim remains hospitalized.
The North County Police Cooperative called in the Major Case Squad to investigate.
Investigators are now looking for the vehicle below. It is believed that the occupant may have information on the double shooting.
Anyone with information related to the vehicle or the shooting is asked to contact 1-866-371-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/