Early this week, a 26-year-old man seeking help made his way to a local hospital following a shooting incident, reports from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department indicate. According to the SLMPD, the man was admitted around 12:30 a.m. on September 21 with a gunshot wound after evidently being shot while driving through south St. Louis.
The victim recounted hearing gunshots while driving and subsequently realizing that he had been hit. In an attempt to find immediate assistance, the man reported to the officers that he went to a Quick Trip. Believed to be located on Jefferson, the convenience store's security guard provided a bandage to the wounded man but his offers to call police and/or an ambulance were refused. The man later caught a ride from an undisclosed individual to the hospital where he was last listed in stable condition.
The investigation took officers to the referred Quick Trip at 2600 Chouteau, and it was there that a security guard corroborated the man's story. The guard recounted the victim's visit, attending with a bandage and a choice to decline further aid, opting instead to depart in an awaiting vehicle. Meanwhile, the car that the man initially drove to the Quick Trip was found abandoned on the parking lot and was subsequently processed by the Evidence Technician Unit (ETU).
As the assessment of this crime continues, the precise location of where the shooting took place is still unknown. In the wake of such violent acts, law enforcement is reaching out for community assistance. Anyone with information pertaining to this case is encouraged to connect with the South Patrol Division by calling 314-444-0100. For those desiring anonymity or interest in a potential reward, they can reach out to CrimeStoppers by dialing 866-371-TIPS (8477).
