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ST. LOUIS � A 16-year-old was shot and killed early Friday morning while
he was breaking into cars, according to the St. Louis Metropolitan
Police Department.

The teenager was with an unknown number of accomplices at around 2 a.m.
in the 6300 block of Vermont Avenue when the break-ins were interrupted
and shots were fired, the department said. The 16-year-old was shot.

The shooting's suspects then put the 16-year-old into a vehicle and
dropped him off at a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead, investigators said. Police have not released the identity of the
teenager.

The homicide is the first of the year in the city's Carondelet
neighborhood, according to St. Louis police data.

A 5 On Your Side photographer spotted several cars at the scene with
smashed windows, indicating they had been broken into.

"An investigation remains underway to determine the full circumstances
of what led up to the shooting," the department said. "Anyone with
information about the incident is urged to call the Homicide Division
directly at 314-444-5371. Anyone with a tip who wants to remain
anonymous and is interested in a possible cash reward can contact
CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477)."

This is a breaking news story. 5 On Your Side will update it as more information becomes available.

https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/crime/shooting-vermont-avenue-south-st- louis/63-2808ef16-5e27-49a9-80cc-116d94175595?ref=exit-recirc

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