ST. LOUIS — The University City Police Department is investigating the death of a University City teenager who was reported missing Thursday.
Police said they responded to a "man down" call Monday in the 7300 block of Delmar Blvd. found a body in the rear of the building with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The victim was 15-year-old Shayne Rocquel Burrow, police said.
The department had issued an endangered person advisory on Saturday for Burrow, who was last seen leaving University City High School at about noon on Dec. 15.
Police said he made suicidal comments before leaving and did not have his necessary medication with him.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the department at 314-725-2211, ext. 8010 or CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS.
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.
