A shooting incident in The Greater Ville neighborhood of St. Louis is currently under investigation, with two men hospitalized following the altercation. Earlier yesterday, a 31-year-old man was shot after previously visiting a friend in the 3200 block of N. Taylor. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the man was vague with officers about the details, but reported that he was leaving the area when he heard gunshots and subsequently felt pain in his arm and ear, realizing he had been shot.
The injured man, who drove back to his residence in St. Louis County after the incident, did not see his assailant. Originally, the narrative was unclear, however, a subsequent investigation uncovered that the gunfire was a result of the victim having struck a 29-year-old man in the mouth. The motives behind the altercation remain a subject of the ongoing investigation, District 5 officers are seeking to understand why the 31-year-old man hit the 29-year-old.
Both men required medical attention following the event: emergency services transported the shooting victim to a nearby hospital where he was listed in stable condition, the 29-year-old man also received hospital treatment for his mouth injury. While the investigation continues, the police haven't provided any information on whether any arrests have been made or charges filed in connection with the shooting.
Authorities are reaching out to the community for assistance and asking anyone with information to come forward. In an effort to encourage public cooperation, St. Louis Metropolitan Police highlight that anonymous tips that lead to an arrest may qualify for a cash reward from CrimeStoppers. Tipsters can contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477) or, they can speak directly with a detective at 314-444-0001. More details on the incident and means of submitting tips can be found through the police department's official communication channels.
