Early morning gunfire in the Wells/Goodfellow neighborhood resulted in one man injured, happening around 1:30 a.m. today, as per details from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD). The 45-year-old victim, whose name has not been released, reported being on the sidewalk at the 5200 block of Wabada when a nearby argument among multiple people escalated, and he was subsequently caught in the ensuing violence.
The man recounted he heard gunshots during the altercation, thereafter felt pain in his foot, and then realized he was shot; the SLMPD has already begun their investigation into the shooting. As the victim was privately taken to the hospital, his condition has been listed as stable, while detectives are piecing together what transpired in those blurred, chaotic moments.
Currently, the authorities have not provided any descriptions of potential suspects nor have they released additional details regarding the circumstances that led to the shooting, details remain scant as this incident marks another entry in the city's struggle with public safety. Community members with any information related to this incident can reach out anonymously to CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477), and there is a possibility of a cash reward for tips that lead to an arrest; information can also be directly submitted to detectives by calling 314-444-0001, as stated by the SLMPD.
