ST. LOUIS — A woman is in critical condition after being shot in the head in St. Louis Friday afternoon.
Police originally said the shooting happened at about 4:40 p.m. Friday on North Broadway Avenue near Carrie Avenue in the city's North Riverfront neighborhood. Police said the woman, a 24-year-old, was shot in the head.
Police said she was breathing but unconscious when officers arrived. She was in critical condition with stable vital signs while being treated at an area hospital.
On Saturday, police said the incident location is unknown. However, the incident may have occurred in the 5100 or 6100 Block of North Broadway Avenue.
The investigation is ongoing.
This is a breaking news story that will be updated when more information becomes available.
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.
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 an anti-crime program called “Safety Net for Youth Initiative,” which is a joint partnership with St. Louis Public Schools to provide services to at-risk youth.
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.
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