A shooting in the Holly Hills neighborhood left a 25-year-old man wounded this Friday morning. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department reported that the incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. in the 5500 block of S. Grand Blvd. The unnamed victim, found with a gunshot wound to his thigh, was taken to the hospital where he is currently in critical but stable condition.
Initial details provided by the police suggest the man was outside a lounge when he was approached and shot by a couple of unknown individuals. According to a release on the SLMPD's website, the victim was characterized as somewhat uncooperative with officers and claimed to have been shot "for no reason". The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain unclear.
Authorities are encouraging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward. People able to offer tips that could help in the investigation, and who wish to stay anonymous, might be interested in a possible reward for their contribution. CrimeStoppers, a program that allows citizens to give tips anonymously, can be contacted at 866-371-TIPS (8477). The hope is that community engagement will lead to crucial details that will aid in solving this crime.
