A 21-year-old man, sustaining a gunshot wound to the face, sought help from police officers after a violent encounter in the Hyde Park neighborhood on a Saturday afternoon. According to a release from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the individual was observed driving erratically at a high rate of speed before stopping near patrolling officers. He was found to have what appeared to be a gunshot wound to his cheek, inflicted at close range. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department reports he had been shot near the intersection of Knapp and Hebert.
The report points out that upon seeing the officers, the man exited his vehicle to disclose the incident of two suspects approaching and beginning to shoot at him. In response, he managed to quickly drive away and eventually pull up to seek the officers' aid. The timing of his approach to law enforcement is notable, as the man sought protection seemingly instinctively after the altercation.
Emergency Medical Services transported the victim to the hospital following the incident. He was said to be in critical but stable condition. Fourth District Detectives have taken charge of the ongoing investigation, seeking to unravel the events that led up to the shooting and to pinpoint the perpetrators responsible for the violent act.
The police have issued a call to the public for assistance in this case. They urge anyone with information that could shed light to promptly contact the Fourth District Detectives at 314-444-2500. Moreover, the option to remain anonymous is available and potentially incentivized. CrimeStoppers has been presented as a resource for those who prefer anonymity and are interested in a cash reward for their information. They can be reached at 866-371-TIPS (8477), as highlighted in the police department's statement.
