Crime & Safety

One Dead In Academy Neighborhood Shooting, Police Investigating

Anyone with information should contact St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers toll free at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).

ST. LOUIS, MO — Detectives are investigating a murder in the north city's Academy neighborhood, the Post-Dispatch reports. A shooting took place there on the 5100 block of Ridge Avenue Thursday morning, reportedly leaving one man dead.

(For more local coverage, subscribe to Patch for daily newsletters and breaking news alerts. You can also download the free Patch app for iPhone and Android.)

Anyone with information should contact St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers toll free at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477). All callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward. Tips can also be submitted through the CrimeStoppers website or free app.

Read more from the Post-Dispatch.

Find out what's happening in St. Louisfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Image via Shutterstock

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.