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18-year-old shot and killed in St. Louis' Columbus Square neighborhood identified

Police identified him as 18-year-old Lamont Hill

ST. LOUIS — A teenager was shot and killed in St. Louis' Columbus Square neighborhood Saturday afternoon.

The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department said it received a call for a shooting on the 900 Block of O'Fallon Street shortly after 4 p.m. Before officers arrived, 18-year-old Lamont Hill had been taken by private conveyance to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Police do not have any suspect information.

A homicide investigation is underway. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Division at 314-444-5371 or CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS(8477)

This is a developing story and will be updated as 5 On Your Side receives more information.

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