Gunfire erupted on Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, injuring a juvenile and an elderly man who were hospitalized. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department reported the shooting happened around 3:00 p.m. on Friday last week in the 3000 block of the street.
Fourth District officers arrived to find a 17-year-old male with a gunshot wound who was taken to the hospital in stable condition. A 70-year-old man also sought treatment after being shot in the leg while sitting in his car. He told police he heard gunfire and saw people in dark clothing shooting at someone when a stray bullet struck him through his car door.
Authorities are searching for two suspects described as armed and dangerous. The first is a black male with a low afro, wearing a black hoodie with lettering, black pants, and black and red shoes. The second is a black male with long dreadlocks, wearing a black hoodie, black purse, black and white jeans, and black shoes.
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is seeking public help to identify and locate the suspects. Anyone with information can call the Central Patrol Division at 314-444-2500 and ask for a District 4 detective. Tips can also be reported anonymously to CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477), with the chance to earn a reward.
