A 20-year-old man was shot in the ankle in the 4700 block of Leduc on Tuesday, as confirmed by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. The incident occurred around 4:50 p.m., when officers were alerted to the shooting through a ShotSpotter call, followed swiftly by another call concerning a shooting. They found the young man in an apartment building stairwell, trying to quickly make sense of his sudden entanglement with violence.
According to St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's report, the injured man initially provided conflicting accounts of the events. He claimed that he was the target of a "set up" by an acquaintance. Details surrounding his reason to believe it was a setup remain unclear as he did not elaborate further. The case remains open while officers continue to piece together ever-shifting narrative strands.
Emergency medical services were dispatched and the victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was listed in stable condition. As detectives work to connect the dots in this incident, they are calling on the community for assistance. Anyone with information about this case has been encouraged to come forward with tips that might lead to an arrest and potentially result in a cash reward.
CrimeStoppers has been identified as the channel for anonymous tipsters seeking to share information without revealing their identity. Tips that directly lead to an arrest could be eligible for a financial reward. For those willing to take the initiative and possibly help to swiftly bring a resolution to the case can reach out to CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477) or contact a detective directly at 314-444-0001.
