A 16-year-old boy was hospitalized following a shooting while he and his friends were driving through a St. Louis neighborhood. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the shooting occurred around 7:15 p.m. on Friday. The victim, a passenger in a Nissan Rogue, sustained a gunshot wound as the car was passing through the area of Switzer and Robin.
The juvenile was taken to an area hospital by his friends in the same vehicle, which showed signs of ballistic damage. He was reported to be in critical but stable condition. The police confirmed that a related scene was found on the 1200 block of Switzer, where the shooting occurred, as reported by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
As the investigation into the shooting continues, authorities have not identified any suspects or motives. The North Patrol Division is asking the public for information and encourages anyone with details to contact District 6 detectives at 314-444-0001. People can also reach out to CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477) to share information anonymously and explore the possibility of a reward, as mentioned by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
