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Woman turns herself in after deadly shooting in Spanish Lake

Police said they determined the suspect to be a woman who knew the victim. She turned herself in after the shooting

SPANISH LAKE, Mo. — Police said a woman turned herself in after shooting and killing a man she knew in Spanish Lake Tuesday night.

Police were called to an apartment complex on the 11800 block on Iguana Terrace at around 4:30 p.m. When they arrived, they found a man with at least one gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Police said they determined the suspect to be a woman who knew the victim. She turned herself in after the shooting.

St. Louis County police are still investigating the incident. The department's Bureau of Crimes Against Persons is leading the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call investigators at 636-529-8210 or leave an anonymous tip with CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.

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.

  • 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/

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