Early on Sunday morning, a 20-year-old man was shocked to find a gunshot wound in his leg after waking up in a parked car near 14th and Cass. The victim was able to get help from a relative, who took him to the hospital, according to a recent release from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
The young man's ordeal began around 3:00 a.m., when a sharp pain woke him from sleep, revealing that he had been shot. No witnesses or suspects have been identified, as police could not find a crime scene, and the investigation remains active. Residents and passersby near 14th and Cass did not report hearing or seeing anything related to the incident that night, leaving authorities with few leads to follow, as reported by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
The Central Patrol Division of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police is currently reaching out to the public for assistance; anyone with information on the shooting has been encouraged to contact District 4 detectives at 314-444-2500. The department is directing people to CrimeStoppers, where callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward if their information is helpful. Individuals should call 866-371-TIPS (8477).
