ST. LOUIS — A man was charged Tuesday in connection to a shooting that killed an 18-year-old in south St. Louis.
Andrew Crawford, 20, was charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the death of Dwayne Gibbs on Jan. 31, 2024.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the shooting happened at about 10 p.m. inside a residence in the 3400 block of California Avenue, between Cherokee and Potomac streets.
At the scene, police said the man was found unconscious and not breathing with multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to an area hospital, where he later died.
Court documents said an acquaintance who was a witness to the shooting identified Crawford as the suspect.
He is being held without bond.
Anyone with information regarding the deadly shooting should contact the Homicide Division at 314-444-5371. To remain anonymous, 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.
