GRANITE CITY, Ill. — An investigation is underway after Granite City police responded to an incident, resulting in one dead Thursday.
The Granite City Police Department responded at about 12:50 p.m. to the 2700 Block of East 25th Street for a call of a gunshot fired in that area.
Officers found one victim at the location and began providing aid to the victim, according to the press release from the Granite City Police Department.
The Granite City Fire Department's paramedics took over treating the victim, but the victim later died of his injuries.
The victim's identity has not been released at this time.
Police took one person into custody at the scene, according to the release. The person's identity has not been released at this time.
Police also say there is no longer a threat to safety in the area.
This is a developing story. 5 On Your Side will update this story as soon as information becomes available.
Resources for crime victims:
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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
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