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Major Case Squad investigating homicide in Pine Lawn

Quintell Harris, 36, of Bel-Ridge was identified as the victim.

PINE LAWN, Mo. — The Major Case Squad was activated Saturday morning to investigate a homicide in Pine Lawn.

Lt. Joey Nickles, a spokesman for the Major Case Squad, said the North County Police Cooperative received a call at about 3 a.m. Friday for a report of a man who had been shot at Crown Food Mart in the 6100 block of Natural Bridge Ave.

Investigators found Quintell Harris dead from a gunshot wound. Harris, 36, lived in the 3000 block of Maybelle Dr. in Bel-Ridge.

On Tuesday, Major Case sent out a request for the public's help identifying the driver of a vehicle they said could be a "key witness". Later Tuesday, Major Case sent an update saying the driver/owner of the car had been identified and contacted and they no longer needed the public's help in finding the vehicle.

Nickles said 16 investigators are currently looking into what led to Harris' death. Authorities had not identified any suspects as of Saturday morning.

More information may be forthcoming further into the investigation. This story will be updated with the latest information as it becomes available.

As officers continue investigating, people with information about the crime can help them can by submitting an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at stlrcs.com, by calling 1.866.371.8477 (TIPS), or by using the free Crime Stoppers App: P3TIPS (App Store) (Google Play).

Anonymous tips to unsolved crimes could earn tipsters a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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 with 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/

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