An 18-year-old male is currently stable after reportedly being shot yesterday morning in the Baden neighborhood. The shooting occurred just after 4:45 AM on the 900 block of Switzer, according to a statement by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. Officers who arrived on the scene found the young man injured in the lower part of his body at the back of a residence.
The victim, whose identity has not been released, provided a preliminary statement to the authorities. He claimed to have been standing outside the residence when he suddenly began to hear gunshots, which was shortly followed by a sensation of pain in his lower body. "The male stated he ran to the rear of the house and began calling for help," as indicated in a report by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) quickly responded to the call and transported the victim to a local hospital. He was last reported to be in a critical but stable condition. As of now, further details regarding his health status have not been disclosed to the public.
Detectives from the District 6 are actively leading the investigation into the incident. The authorities urge anyone with information that could assist to potentially solve to come forward and contact the department at 314-444-0001. The call can be specifically directed to a District 6 detective. Meanwhile, those who wish to remain anonymous and maybe even receive a cash reward for their valuable information are encouraged to reach out to CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).
