ST. LOUIS — A woman was found shot to death Wednesday evening inside the parking garage of the Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel in downtown St. Louis.
Police have not identified a suspect, but sources tell 5 On Your Side they believe the victim was targeted.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, officers were called to the parking garage at about 6 p.m. for a report of a shooting.
When officers arrived at the garage near the intersection of 9th Street and Washington Avenue, they found a woman lying on the ground behind her car with what police called "circular defects" on her chest and side. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police identified the victim as 57-year-old Latatia Stewart of East St. Louis.
Homicide detectives are investigating the incident.
Anyone with information regarding the incident was asked to call 314-444-5371. To remain anonymous, contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).
This story 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.
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 de-escalate violent situations within their own communities.
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