Early morning gunfire disrupted the Shaw neighborhood as a 72-year-old man was injured by shrapnel allegedly from shots fired by suspects whom he caught rummaging through his son's car. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department reported that the incident occurred on the 2200 block of Portis Ave. around 3:10 a.m. yesterday.
The homeowner, attempting to protect property and preserve a sense of order, approached the three unknown individuals on his porch only to be met with multiple gunshots. Despite the chaos, he was able only to sustain minor injuries. The suspects, described as firing the shots, quickly fled the scene in a getaway car, a dark-colored Tesla Model Y. The victim received prompt medical attention for shrapnel-related injuries and was taken to the hospital. His current condition remains undisclosed, as detailed by SLMPD.
The investigation is active and ongoing as District 2 detectives gather evidence and seek to bring to light the identities of the individuals responsible. They urge anyone with information to step forward. Tips can be provided anonymously and may be eligible for a reward. Those who wish to report what they know can contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477), as stated by the SLMPD.
