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Man shot multiple times, killed in north St. Louis

The shooting happened at Thekla Avenue and Kingshighway Boulevard in the city's Mark Twain neighborhood.

ST. LOUIS — A shooting early Tuesday morning in north St. Louis left one person dead.

According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, a man in his 20s was shot multiple times shortly after 3 a.m. Tuesday at Thekla Avenue and Kingshighway Boulevard, located in the city's Mark Twain neighborhood.

Police said the victim was unconscious and not breathing when they found him, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Homicide Division was requested.

According to St. Louis police, the shooting marks the 32nd homicide in the city so far this year.

As of Monday morning, police did not share the identity of the victim, what led up to the shooting or whether any arrests had been made.

Anyone with information should contact the Homicide Division directly at 314-444-5371. To remain anonymous, contact CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).

This is a breaking news story. 5 On Your Side will update it as more information becomes available.

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.

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