JENNINGS, Mo. — Police are investigating after a body was found in the Jennings area early Saturday morning.
St. Louis County officers saw a man in a field near Apricot Avenue and Emma Avenue around 4:30 a.m. Saturday.
The officers noticed the unidentified person was not moving at the time.
St. Louis County Police Department Crimes Against Persons detectives are investigating this as a homicide.
The victim was identified Tuesday morning as 17-year-old Jaimarcus McDaniel of East St. Louis, and investigation revealed he had suffered from gunshot injuries.
Investigators are asking for the public's help. Anyone with information should call St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210 or CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).
This is an ongoing investigation. 5 On Your Side will update the story when we have more information.
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.
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