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It's barely summer break and a St. Louis family is planning a 17-year-old boy's funeral after he was shot and killed at a party gone terribly wrong.

Teens told police the party inside a downtown St. Louis office building had been advertised for a week on social media.

Some area residents believe preventing crime begins with creating opportunities. FOX 2's Jeff Bernthal has a look at how two local men are doing what they can to make a difference.

All across the St. Louis region, people were out and about celebrating and observing Juneteenth.

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Local leaders called for a mix of social support, tougher gun laws and stricter enforcement in response to a mass shooting.

Brendan Donovan and Paul Goldschmidt hit back-to-back homers in the fifth inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied from an early 5-0 deficit to beat the Washington Nationals 8-6 in a Juneteenth matinee.

The conversations come after a fatal shooting killed one young person and seriously injured 11 others over the weekend in downtown St. Louis.

"I think back on all the racism and the prejudice where certain holidays were celebrated,” Sheri Moore said. “I feel like this is our celebration, our holiday."

🎧 As summer begins, Kate Marvel from Project Drawdown talks with the team about the solutions already in place to help slow climate change.

On Monday, the city and surrounding areas gathered on Juneteenth, the observance of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States.

Brian Hoelscher will retire at the end of June 2024 after his contract expires.

The Cardinals (30-43) won their third straight since falling a season-worst 16 games under .500, but they have their worst record through 73 games since 1990.

Jevon Westoland hosts Off the Wall: Open Mic!   MX Movies & Bar will be serving up a full bar, kitchen items, and of course fresh popcorn while you enjoy

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