A woman was hospitalized after being shot by her ex-boyfriend in what appears to be a domestic dispute gone tragically violent. The incident unfolded in the 3600 block of Winnebago on Friday at around 3:15 p.m. as reported by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. The confrontation escalated, resulting in the suspect, a 44-year-old man, drawing a gun and shooting the 32-year-old woman.
The victim was swiftly attended to by EMS and taken to an area hospital, where she was listed in stable condition. The authorities are still actively looking to swiftly bring the alleged shooter into custody. In a statement obtained by St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the police informed that the Domestic Abuse Response Team is currently handling this ongoing investigation.
Details about the shooting are still coming out, and the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department has urged anyone with information to help ensure community safety and justice for the victim. The current status of the arrested suspect has not been shared, raising concerns among residents about an armed individual still at large.