A 5-year-old boy in Carr Square barely escaped severe injury after being grazed by a stray bullet that penetrated the window of his home last night. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department reported that they responded to a shooting incident after 10:30 p.m. in the 1300 block of North 16th Street. According to SLMPD, officers found the child with a graze wound to his leg.
Emergency Medical Services were quickly on site to aid the wounded child, swiftly transporting him to a local hospital for treatment. The current condition of the boy has not been publicly released, but the wound was initially described as a graze. Law enforcement officials are now in the process of trying to meticulously gather evidence and to possibly identify a suspect in the shooting.
Detectives from District 4 are spearheading the continuing investigation into the distressing event that has left the Carr Square community shocked. As officials strive to piece together the events leading up to the shooting, they are calling upon the public for assistance. An appeal has been made for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward and help bring those responsible to justice.
Individuals with knowledge of the incident have been encouraged to anonymously contact CrimeStoppers, with the incentive of a potential cash reward for any tip that leads to an arrest. "Anyone with a tip about this incident who wants to remain anonymous and is interested in a possible cash reward for their tip should contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477)," the SLMPD urged. Tips can also be directly submitted to detectives by calling 314-444-2500.
