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Man charged with second-degree murder for fatal shooting in Jeff-Vander-Lou

Kevin Larkin, 34, was charged with one count of each second-degree murder, armed criminal action and unlawful possession of a firearm.

ST. LOUIS — A man has been charged in the shooting death of a 33-year-old man in April. 

Note: The above video is from April 2023

Kevin Larkin, 34, was charged by the St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office with one count each of second-degree murder, armed criminal action and unlawful possession of a firearm. 

On April 11, officers from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department were patrolling the area of Dr. Martin Luther King Drive and Glasgow Avenue when they heard several gunshots.

They responded shortly after 5 p.m. and found a scene in the 2800 block of Gamble Street near Norman Seay Park.

Officers found Patrik' James, 33, lying in the street and suffering from gunshot wounds. A man in his 30s ran from the area when police arrived.

James was pronounced dead at the scene.  

Credit: St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

Larkin was arrested on Wednesday and charged in connection with the shooting.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Homicide Division directly at 314-444-5371, or anyone with a tip who wants to remain anonymous and is interested in a reward can contact 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.

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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