An incident late Friday night in the 3500 block of California left an 18-year-old man injured from gunfire, according to a report by the local police. The shooting, which occurred around 11 p.m., prompted a response from District 3 officers who discovered the young man with two bullet wounds to his leg. Despite the severity of the situation, the victim and witnesses failed to provide substantial cooperation to the authorities.
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department reported that the victim was at the time standing on a front porch visiting friends when the shots rang out, striking him. After the officers arrived on the scene, they found the 18-year-old and promptly facilitated his transportation to a nearby hospital, where he remains in stable condition.
The investigation, hindered by limited witness cooperation, continues as detectives seek more information. Police are urging anyone with knowledge about the shooting to come forward. CrimeStoppers is offering a possible cash reward for tips that lead to an arrest. To maintain anonymity and potentially qualify for the reward, informants are encouraged to contact CrimeStoppers directly.
For those willing to share what they know, tips can be submitted by calling CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477). People can also choose to reach out to a detective concerning the case by calling 314-444-0001. The condition of anonymity along with the chance for pecuniary incentive is strictly reserved for those tipsters who go through CrimeStoppers and whose information culminates in an arrest, the SLMPD noted.
