ST. LOUIS — Two men were hospitalized with injuries following a double shooting early Monday morning in downtown St. Louis.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the shooting occurred at about 1:45 a.m. near Washington Avenue and North 14th Street.
A 30-year-old man and a 27-year-old man were inside a car when a dark-colored truck pulled up parallel to them. The men told police that they heard gunshots. One had gunshot wounds to his leg and arm, and the 27-year-old had a bullet wound to his leg.
The men were treated at a local hospital and were described to be conscious, breathing, and having stable vital signs as of Monday morning, police said.
There was no word yet on any suspects or arrests related to the incident.
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 deescalate violent situations within their own communities.
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