ST. LOUIS — A 19-year-old was shot and killed in north St. Louis Tuesday night.
Police said the shooting happened on the 700 block of North Euclid Avenue at around 5 p.m. When officers arrived on the scene, they found the victim shot in the back of the head.
The victim was unconscious and barely breathing when he was rushed to the hospital. He died a short time later.
Police announced on Nov. 17 that a suspect was arrested and in custody. The police department asked for charges of first-degree murder and armed criminal action.
However, on Nov. 22, a police spokesperson said the circuit attorney's office refused warrants "due to lack of witness corroboration and information."
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.
To learn more, call 314-381-8200 or visit https://www.betterfamilylife.org/
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.”
To learn more, call 314-327-6697 or email: ProjectLOV@WUSTL.edu
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis has an anti-crime program called “Safety Net for Youth Initiative,” which is a joint partnership between and Saint Louis Public Schools to provide services to at-risk youth.
To learn more, visit https://www.ulstl.com/anti-crime-initiative.html
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. To learn more, visit https://cvg.org/