ST. LOUIS — A man was shot and killed Tuesday night near Saint Louis University's campus in St. Louis.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, officers responded to the shooting just before 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Coronado Apartments, 3701 Lindell Blvd.
Several students live in the apartments, but the complex is not affiliated with the university.
Responding officers found a man in his 20s who was shot in the chest. He was taken to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
In an alert posted to X, the SLU Department of Public Safety asked students to avoid the area near North Spring Avenue and Lindell Boulevard due to a heavy police presence.
The circumstances that led up to the shooting remained unclear.
Police asked anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Homicide Division at 314-444-5371. To remain anonymous, contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).
This is a developing story. More details will be provided once information is released.
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.
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.