ST. LOUIS — St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Division was requested to a shooting Tuesday night in St. Louis.
It happened just before 9 p.m. Tuesday in the 1100 block of Riverview Boulevard.
Police said a 41-year-old man was found shot, unconscious and not breathing. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
On Thursday, he was identified as Harold Griffin of St. Louis.
Police did release any further information at this time.
Anyone with information on the shooting should contact St. Louis police's homicide division at 314-444-5371 or CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS(8477) to remain anonymous.
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.
