ST. LOUIS — A Saturday evening St. Louis County shooting killed one man and sent another to the hospital, a police spokesperson said in a written statement.
The shooting happened in the 4200 block of Bayless Avenue, near Interstate 55, which is an unincorporated portion of St. Louis County.
Police officers with St. Louis County's Affton Southwest Precinct arrived at the scene of the shooting at 7:25 p.m. after reports of a shooting in the area.
"An adult male suffered a life-threatening gunshot injury and was pronounced deceased on the scene," the St. Louis County Police Department spokesperson said, "the other individual involved, an adult male, is hospitalized at this time due to injuries sustained in the incident. No other suspects are currently being sought."
More information may be forthcoming further into the investigation. This story will be updated with the latest information as it becomes available.
As officers continue investigating, people with information about the crime can help them by submitting an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers.
"Please contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210 to speak with investigators if you have any information regarding this incident," the police statement said. "To remain anonymous or potentially receive a reward, please contact CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-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.
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.
The Bullet Related Injury Clinic (BRIC) is a community-based clinic in St. Louis that helps people heal after they have been injured by a bullet. The BRIC was established to help people who are discharged home from the emergency department after being shot.