ST. LOUIS — A 14-year-old boy was shot and killed on a December Saturday evening in north St. Louis.
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department responded to a shooting call shortly after 7 p.m. in the 5300 block of Northland Avenue.
Police found the boy shot in the head. He was not conscious or breathing, according to police. St. Louis police's Homicide Division was requested.
The victim was identified in early December as Jacob Ashford, of St. Louis.
On Jan. 30, the Circuit Attorney's Office charged 32-year-old Louzell Davis Jr. with first-degree murder, armed criminal action, and unlawful possession of a firearm.
According to online court documents, he was denied bond.
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 with 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/