Yesterday, St. Louis Hills was the scene of a domestic shooting that erupted from an argument between two sisters on Nottingham Place. At approximately 1 p.m. yesterday, an altercation over personal matters escalated when the younger sister, aged 26, shot the 33-year-old victim in the back and hand with a pistol. The details of their dispute have not been disclosed to the public. This information comes straight from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, who promptly responded to the incident.
The victim was quickly attended to by EMS and transported to the hospital, where she was reported to be in stable condition. Statements obtained by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's release indicate there was a quick apprehension of the assailant. The 26-year-old woman was taken into custody, and investigators from District 2 are actively working to thoroughly understand the context of the violence to consequently see to administer justice.
Authorities are continuing to collect evidence and statements to piece together this domestic complication turned violent. As the investigation moves forward, the police urge anyone with information to come forward and assist in bringing a full account of the events leading up to the shooting. The 26-year-old suspect is currently awaiting charges as her sister recovers.
