A man was shot and wounded in the Marine Villa neighborhood, the incident occurring early yesterday morning. The man, 38, was reportedly outside when a suspect, known to him and described as occupying a black Ford F-150, opened fire around 8 a.m. in the 3600 block of Wisconsin, as reported by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
The victim was hit in the leg and arm and has been transported by emergency medical services to a local hospital; his current condition is stable but the shooter remains at large and the police efforts to understand the circumstances of this violence are very much active, the investigation continues and they are seeking tips from the public. Anyone with information that could lead to the apprehension of the suspect might be compensated financially, as the St. Louis Police Department eyes both justice and the closure of a case that left another man with bullet wounds and a community on edge.
Those with any information about the shooting are encouraged to get in contact with CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477), where they can provide tips anonymously and may be eligible for a cash reward if their information leads to an arrest. Tips can also be shared directly with the detectives working the case at 314-444-2500, as mentioned on the official police department webpage covering the incident.
