ST. LOUIS – A man has died after he was found shot in crashed car Wednesday evening in north St. Louis, police say.
Officers found the victim around 11:15 p.m. Wednesday in the 500 block of Vernon Avenue in St. Louis’ Academy/Sherman Park neighborhood.
When police arrived to the scene, they found a man inside a crashed Toyota vehicle with an apparent gunshot wound to the back.
The victim was rushed to a hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Police have withheld the victim’s identity and have not released information on any possible suspects or motives. An investigation into the shooting is underway. Additional details are limited at this time.
Anyone with relevant information should contact SLMPD’s homicide division at 314-444-5371 or CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).