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Violent night in St. Louis: City sees 3 separate homicides Monday night

St. Louis police have launched homicide investigations into each of the incidents.

ST. LOUIS — Monday was a violent night in St. Louis, with three separate deadly shootings occurring before 10:30 p.m.

The first deadly shooting occurred just after 8:30 p.m., according to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. A woman was found suffering gunshot wounds in the parking lot of the Conoco gas station at 4355 South Broadway. She was transported to a local hospital, where she later died.

The woman was identified as 26-year-old Mahogany Jones of St. Louis.

Police said the shooting happened in the 4300 block of California Avenue.

The second incident occurred at about 9:15 p.m. at home on the 4300 block of West Belle Place. Police said a woman in her 30s was found suffering multiple gunshot wounds inside the home. Police said they believe the shooting was a result of an argument. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

The third incident happened at about 10:15 p.m. at a different Conoco, located at 1314 Gravois Ave. A man was found with a gunshot wound to his torso inside the gas station. Police said the victim was making a purchase when the suspect entered and shot him.

Police said the suspect fled the scene after the shooting, and the victim was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

On Thursday, police identified the victim as 32-year-old Terrence Wortham of St. Louis. 

Homicide investigations were launched into each of the incidents.

St. Louis police ask anyone with information on any of the above homicides to contact the Homicide Division directly at 314-444-5371. To remain anonymous, contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477. 

5 On Your Side will update this story as more information becomes available.

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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.

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 an anti-crime program called “Safety Net for Youth Initiative,” which is a joint partnership with St. Louis Public Schools to provide services to at-risk youth.

Cure Violence is an international organization that has recently launched in a handful of St. Louis neighborhoods. Violence interrupters are trained to de-escalate violent situations within their own communities.

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