ST. LOUIS — A male victim was shot and killed near a gas station early in south St. Louis early Friday morning.
St. Louis police said the shooting happened near a QuikTrip on the 4100 block of Gravois Avenue at about 4:35 a.m. When officers arrived on the scene, they found the victim shot in the neck and head.
The victim was unconscious and not breathing when officers arrived.
On Saturday, police identified the shooting victim as 52-year-old Jametric Steele from East St. Louis.
Homicide detectives are investigating the shooting.
This breaking news story will be updated when more information becomes available.
This is the second deadly shooting near the intersection of Gravois Avenue and Chippewa Street in the last week.
Just after 12:30 a.m. on July 5, a deadly shooting took place in the 4100 block of Chippewa Street. Two victims were found shot in the back, and one of the victims was not breathing. A homicide investigation was requested.
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.
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