ST. LOUIS — A 16-year-old boy is in the hospital after he was shot Wednesday morning.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, officers responded to a shooting at about 7:45 a.m. in the 4500 block of Davison Avenue. They found the boy in a home suffering from a gunshot wound to his abdomen.
Police said witnesses inside of the home gave several conflicting accounts of what happened; however, they all said that the teen was shot while walking outside.
The teen was transported to the hospital in critical, unstable condition. He was unable to provide a statement.
Homicide detectives were notified about the incident. The investigation is ongoing.
This is a developing story. 5 On Your Side will update information as it is confirmed.
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.
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