Gunfire broke out in Mount Pleasant yesterday afternoon, leaving two men seriously injured after a shootout. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the incident happened just before 1:15 p.m. in the 4200 block of S. Compton, where officers responded to calls and a ShotSpotter alert for gunfire.
When police arrived at the scene, they found evidence of the shooting but neither of the victims. Soon after, a crash on I-55 at Gasconade was linked to the shooting. A 23-year-old man with gunshot wounds was found in the crashed car. Officers gave first aid, and he was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
A 33-year-old man, also involved in the shooting, later arrived at a hospital with gunshot wounds. He was listed in critical but stable condition. The St. Louis Police Department reported that early findings from District 3 detectives suggest the two men were shooting at each other in the neighborhood. The motive remains under investigation.
Authorities are requesting help from the public as the investigation continues and are offering a reward for information leading to a felony arrest. Tips can be submitted anonymously to CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477) and may qualify for a cash reward. Those with direct information about the shooting can also contact detectives at 314-444-2500.
