ST. LOUIS — A man was found wounded by gunfire in South St. Louis early Saturday morning.
First responders were sent to the scene of a crash with injuries in the 4000 block of California Avenue around 6 am. Saturday, a brief report from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department said.
When they arrived, they found the shooting victim in a car involved in the crash, police said. That's when they found out the victim was shot.
Hours later police named the victim. He was David Harmon, 30, of Imperial, Missouri.
Harmon was found in a car that was crashed into a parked car. He was shot in his left flank.
He was rushed to a St. Louis hospital, where he died. A homicide investigation has been requested.
No other information was available.
"Anyone with information is urged to call the Homicide Division directly at 314-444-5371," police statement said."Anyone with a tip who wants to remain anonymous and is interested in a reward can contact 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.
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.