A 42-year-old man was shot in the thigh early this morning near the intersection of N. 10th and Cass Avenue in Columbus Square. The man reported hearing a loud popping sound before feeling pain. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear, according to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
The victim lost consciousness during the incident and later sought help from an acquaintance, who took him to a local hospital. Police reported that his condition is stable, as reported by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
District 4 investigators are investigating a shooting that happened around 12:30 a.m. on N. 10th Street. No suspects have been identified, and the motive is unknown. The investigation is ongoing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available, as stated by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
