ST. LOUIS — A man was shot and killed near Fairground Park Monday night.
Police said they responded to the 4100 block of Clay Avenue for a report of a shooting at around 9:25 p.m. They said they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was unconscious and not breathing when the officers arrived. He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
On Wednesday, he was identified as 53-year-old Dexter Pitts of St. Louis.
Anyone with information should contact St. Louis police’s homicide unit at 314-444-5371 or CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).
Another shooting in St. Louis on Monday left two men dead and two injured. At 9:30 p.m., police responded to the intersection of Ridge Avenue and Union Boulevard, where they found the victims.
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/
