Last Saturday evening, a 64-year-old man was accidentally shot on N. Florissant near Montgomery. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the victim was struck in the leg and taken to a local hospital, where he is in stable condition.
The man told the officers that he was walking, when he was struck by a bullet after hearing gunshots. A friend, worried about his condition, drove him to the hospital. The incident happened around 7:15 p.m., as reported by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
District 4 officers are investigating a recent shooting. Authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward. Those who wish to speak with a District 4 detective can contact the Central Patrol Division at 314-444-2500. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477). The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and CrimeStoppers are working together to gather information and resolve the case.
