ST. LOUIS — Police are investigating after police said a woman was shot and killed in north St. Louis Monday morning.
Police were called to a disturbance and a shooting on the 5900 block of Mimika Avenue in St. Louis' North Pointe neighborhood at around 11:30 a.m. When they arrived, police found a woman inside a house suffering from a gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Homicide detectives are handling the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the Homicide Division directly at 314-444-5371. Anyone with a tip who wants to remain anonymous can call 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/
