ST. LOUIS — A man was shot and killed in St. Louis last weekend.
Police said the shooting happened on Saturday, May 22 at around 5 p.m. near the intersection of Sheridan and Webster Avenues in the Jeff Vander Lou neighborhood. According to a police report, two men shot at each other.
The man listed as the suspect in the police report was shot in the head and rushed to the hospital in critical condition. He died from his injuries the next day. He has been identified as 19-year-old Paul Conyears.
Police did not say if the man listed as the victim was injured in the incident. He was taken into custody but was released a short time later.
Police did not say what led up to the shooting.
Anyone with information about this incident should call the homicide division at 314-444-5371 or CrimeStoppers at 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.
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/
