ST. LOUIS — St. Louis' Metropolitan Police Department Homicide Division was requested to the scene of a shooting Monday night after a woman was found shot and unconscious Monday night.
The incident reportedly happened shortly after 9 p.m. Monday at 4300 West Belle Place near St. Louis' Central West End, Vandeventer, and Grand Center communities.
Police said they found the woman, who is about 30 years old, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. She was unconscious and not breathing when the officers arrived.
The homicide detectives were requested due to the severity of the woman's injuries.
This breaking news 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.
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.
