ST. LOUIS — A man killed by gunfire was found in a St. Louis home Friday night, a Saturday statement from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department said.
The man was found inside a home in the 1100 block of Angelica Street, the written SLMPD statement said. That location puts the scene in St. Louis's Hyde Park neighborhood.
Police officers with SLMPD's Fourth District were responding to reports of a shooting in that area.
"Officers found a 45-year-old man inside of a residence who had been shot and was unresponsive," the written statement said. "EMS responded and pronounced the man dead at the scene."
Police did not name the victim on Saturday.
Detectives with SLMPD's Homicide Division responded to the scene and are leading the investigation.
"Anyone with information is asked to call the Homicide Division directly at 314-444-5371," the statement said. "Anyone who wants to remain anonymous and/or is interested in a possible reward can call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477)."
More information may be forthcoming further into the investigation. This story will be updated with the latest information as it 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.
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.
