A man has been arrested following an apparent road rage shooting that left another man critically injured in St. Louis last night. District 4 police officers were called to the scene at 901 Chouteau around 9 p.m. after a 39-year-old man, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, sought help at that location. The victim told police he had been shot at while stopped at a red light at the intersection of Spruce and South 4th Street, according to a report from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
The victim was subsequently transported to a hospital and is reported to be in critical but stable condition. Officers investigating the scene at Spruce and South 4th Street were able to review surveillance footage that captured a black Chevy Equinox firing shots at the man. In a rapid response, SWAT officers located and pulled over the suspect vehicle at Natural Bridge and Kingshighway, not long after the incident.
Authorities took a 34-year-old man into custody from the SUV. A firearm and ballistic evidence were found inside the Chevy Equinox, leading to the apprehension and charges being applied for, reported SLMPD.org. The identity of the suspect has not been released pending formal charges. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and detectives are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The road rage shooting highlights concerns about gun violence in traffic altercations, with common disputes potentially escalating into severe situations. The public has been urged to come forward with any information that could assist law enforcement in the ongoing investigation. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department has not provided further details but confirms that the investigation is actively progressing.
