A 35-year-old woman suffered a gunshot wound while seated inside a parked vehicle on N. Euclid, District 5 police report. The incident occurred at approximately 7:20 p.m. last night, in the 1700 block of the Northside neighborhood. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the woman was with other individuals who were not injured during the shooting.
The report details how a dark colored pickup truck passed by the vehicle, the woman was in and an occupant of the truck opened fire. While, the motive and circumstances around the shooting remain unclear, the woman was quickly transported to an area hospital. She was last reported to be in stable condition, escaping a fate that could have veered tragically towards permanent silence or mourning.
Law enforcement is actively seeking tips from the public as the investigation into the shooting continues. The North Patrol Division is requesting anyone with knowledge of the event to contact them at 314-444-0001 to connect with a District 5 detective. Additionally, the option to remain anonymous is available through CrimeStoppers. Tipsters, hoping for a reward or simply wishing to share information without exposure, can call 866-371-TIPS (8477).
