A 22-year-old man was hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds following a home invasion in the West End area on Monday. The incident happened around 6 p.m. in the 6000 block of Maple, where officials say two unknown male suspects forcibly entered the home and shot the young man, according to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
Details about the events leading to the violence are limited since the victim could not give a full statement due to medication. However, a 39-year-old woman who was present at the scene reported that she was in her bedroom when the incident began. It started with someone kicking in the back door, followed by gunfire, after which the suspects were seen fleeing the home, as reported by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
Medical personnel have described the victim's condition as critical but stable, and the 39-year-old woman was fortunately unharmed in the incident. Law enforcement has not released descriptions of the suspects, and the ongoing investigation aims to uncover the motive and circumstances behind this breach of safety, as stated by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
CrimeStoppers is offering a reward for information that leads to solving the case and encourages anyone with knowledge about the incident to come forward confidentially. Tips can be submitted by contacting CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477). Authorities hope community members will provide crucial information that could help capture those responsible.
