ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — An investigation is underway after a man was shot to death Tuesday morning in north St. Louis County.
St. Louis County police said detectives with its Bureau of Crimes Against Persons are investigating a homicide in the 10000 block of Prince Drive in the Castle Point neighborhood.
At about 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, officers with the department's North County Precinct responded to a 911 call about a shooting at the above location. When they arrived at the scene, they saw a man with an apparent gunshot wound. He was taken to an area hospital for treatment but died as a result of his injuries shortly after.
The victim was identified as Marques Wright, 45. Police said Wright lived in the area where he was shot.
The circumstances that led up to the shooting remained unclear. No suspect or suspects were identified or taken into custody in connection to the man's death as of Tuesday afternoon.
Police said the investigation is ongoing and any additional information will be released once it becomes available.
The public is asked to call the department at 636-529-8210 regarding any possible leads in the investigation. The caller could remain anonymous and possibly receive a reward. Please call CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).
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.
