Crime & Safety

St. Louis Police Ask For Help In North County Shooting

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

JENNINGS, MO — Sixteen-year-old Ravion Moody was shot and killed Monday afternoon in Jennings. Police are looking for his killer, but since witnesses aren't cooperating, the Post-Dispatch reports, they are asking the public for help.

Another teenager was also injured in the shooting, which happened around 2 p.m. in the 2100 block of Switzer Avenue. Ravion was dead when officers arrived. The other victim was taken to a hospital and is in stable condition.

Police say the shooters were driving a black Dodge Charger and caused a crash as they fled the scene. The victims were driving a stolen Hyundai Tuscon and shots appear to have been fired between the vehicles.

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Anyone with information should call St. Louis County police at 636-529-8210 or 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.

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