ST. LOUIS — A homicide investigation was launched Tuesday morning after a person was found dead in a south St. Louis parking lot.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, police received a call for help at about 6:30 a.m. regarding a victim found dead in a parking lot in the 3700 block of Dunnica Avenue.
The Homicide Division and medical examiner responded, police said.
No other details were available as of Tuesday morning, and an investigation into the incident was ongoing.
This is a breaking news story. 5 On Your Side will update it as more information becomes available.
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.
Cure Violence is an international organization that is present in a handful of St. Louis neighborhoods. Violence interrupters are trained to de-escalate violent situations within their own communities.
