EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. — A person is in custody after a woman and child were shot in East St. Louis, Illinois, Monday morning.
The shooting happened at around 5 a.m. Monday in the 1100 block of North 13th Street in East St. Louis.
According to Illinois State Police, a 21-year-old woman was shot multiple times and a 5-year-old girl suffered a graze wound to the head. Police said their injuries were serious but non-life threatening.
Police said a suspect fled the scene but was taken into custody after a K-9 search. The suspect's identity has not been released.
The investigation is ongoing. No further information was released regarding the incident.
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.
The Crime Victim Center of St. Louis has multiple programs to support victims of crime. Crime Victim Center’s programs range from direct services to crime victims as well as “creating awareness and change within the systems they encounter.”
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 the Neighborhood Healing Network, which serves people who have experienced crime, violence or been the victim of an incident that caused trauma.
Cure Violence is an international organization that is present in a handful of St. Louis neighborhoods. Violence interrupters are trained to deescalate violent situations within their own communities.
