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Double shooting leaves 1 dead, 1 injured in St. Charles Monday night

A 20-year-old man died at the hospital from his injuries.

ST CHARLES, Mo. — A suspect is in custody after a double shooting at an apartment complex in St. Charles late Monday night. 

According to the St. Charles Police Department, officers responded to a shooting call just before 11 p.m. at the Clock Tower Square apartment complex, near Interstate 70 in St. Charles. 

Police said when officers arrived on the scene, they found a 20-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman who had been shot. Both victims were taken to local hospitals by EMS.

The man was pronounced dead at the hospital. The woman's injuries were not life-threatening, police said.

Police did not release either victim's identity.

An investigation led police to a 21-year-old man as a possible suspect. He was identified and taken into custody at a home in University City by the St. Charles and University City police departments.

St. Charles police said the suspect is being held in St. Charles, and criminal charges will be sought.

Anyone with information on the fatal shooting is asked to contact the St. Charles Police Department at 636-949-3300.

This is a developing story. 5 On Your Side will update information as it is confirmed.

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 deescalate violent situations within their own communities.

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