ST. LOUIS — A man has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a woman in downtown St. Louis Saturday night.
The shooting happened around 10:45 p.m. near Fourth Street and Washington Avenue. Police said 48-year-old Lisa Cannaday was found lying in the street with gunshot wounds. She was rushed to an area hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Police took a male suspect into custody about a half-mile from the crime scene at Broadway and Walnut Street shortly after the shooting occurred.
Jerome Cannaday, 43, was charged on Wednesday with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in connection with the shooting. He was charged earlier in the week with unlawful possession of a firearm. He's being held without bond.
The shooting is being investigated as a domestic homicide.
This is a developing story. We will update as we get more information.
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/
