The community of South County is dealing with the tragic loss of life after a shooting claimed the life of a young teenager Thursday afternoon. According to KSDK, St. Louis County Police responded to an incident at approximately 4:55 p.m. near Regina and Horn avenues, where they found 16-year-old Logan Snyder with multiple gunshot wounds. Snyder was pronounced dead on the scene of the shooting.
Details about the circumstances leading to the shooting have not been fully uncovered. However, First Alert 4 reported that the St. Louis County Police Department is proactively reaching out to the public for assistance. They encourage anyone with information that can assist in their ongoing investigation to contact them directly or share tips anonymously with CrimeStoppers.
In the wake of this event, the Hancock Place School District, where Snyder was enrolled as a high school student, has activated its Crisis Intervention Team, as mentioned by FOX 2 Now. This team is trained to support students, parents, and staff during such tragic times. Furthermore, the district has announced the availability of counseling services across its buildings to help the community cope with the loss.
The St. Louis County Police Department's Bureau of Crimes Against Persons is leading the investigation into this fatal incident. The police department can be reached at 636-529-8210 and those wishing for anonymity may contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477, as per the info provided by the aforementioned sources.
