ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Homicide Division was requested after a man was shot Sunday night inside a home in north St. Louis.
Police responded to a call for help at about 5:50 p.m. at a home in the 10000 block of Riverview Drive. There, officers found a man in his 20s on the ground. He was not breathing and suffering puncture wounds.
The victim was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
A suspect, a 37-year-old man, was taken into custody in connection to the shooting. However, charges against him were refused by the Circuit Attorney's Office for lack of evidence due to a self-defense claim and the castle doctrine.
Tierra Gines, 31, of East St. Louis, was also arrested on charges of second-degree murder and first-degree burglary in relation to the fatal shooting.
The investigation remained ongoing as of Wednesday.
Anyone with information regarding the fatal shooting was asked to call the division directly at 314-444-5371. To remain anonymous, contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.
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.
