A 27-year-old man was injured in a shooting incident in Fox Park, according to a press release from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. The incident took place yesterday in the 2600 block of Allen and was reported around 11 a.m. after officers received calls about shots being fired.
The injured man was privately taken to the hospital before the police arrived at the scene. Upon their arrival at the hospital, the officers interviewed the man, who disclosed, that he was shot by someone he knew while leaving a party. Despite being aware of the assailant's identity, the victim refused to name the suspect to the authorities and withheld additional details about the incident, as noted in the police department's statement.
As of this report, the police have not released information on any arrests nor provided suspect descriptions to the public. Community members with knowledge of the incident, or any information relevant to the shooting, are being encouraged to come forward to assist in the resolution of the case. The condition of the man remains unknown, and updates will be provided as new details emerge.
