Norma Reano

A 38-year-old woman was shot and killed Friday afternoon in the city's Dutchtown neighborhood. Officers at about 2:30 p.m. were called to the 5000 block of Alaska Avenue, St. Louis police said. Derrick Smith, 40, was arrested at the scene; a firearm was recovered. He was charged Sunday with first degree murder, armed criminal action and unlawful possession of a firearm. Police have not identified the woman. Neighbors said they saw police cars at the residence the night before, but said they did not know the victim or recognize the man who was taken away by the police.