ST. LOUIS — Prosecutors have charged a man with manslaughter after a shooting Friday on a St. Louis street corner.

Demetrice Ginger, 54, was charged Saturday with voluntary manslaughter, armed criminal action and unlawful possession of a firearm.

Authorities said Ginger shot a 50-year-old man at North Kingshighway and St. Louis Avenue shortly after 9 a.m. Friday.

Police found the victim on the ground in the 2900 block of Kingshighway. He died at a hospital. The victim's name has not been released.

According to court documents, Ginger and the victim were on a street corner with a group of people. They got into a quarrel and Ginger pulled a pistol. The victim moved toward Ginger, and Ginger shot him, police said.

Ginger told police he shot the victim "when emotion took over and hoped he

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