A fatal police shooting unfolded at a Maryland Heights Walgreens last night when a man fired a gun at officers, leading to one of them shooting back and striking the individual, who was pronounced dead at the scene according to St. Louis County Police, as reported by KSDK. The confrontation occurred roughly at 6 p.m. yesterday, Nov. 30, where the unnamed man with the firearm was confronted by officers responding to the location.
The specifics of the shooting, such as the number of shots fired and where the man was hit are still under wraps, officers involved were unharmed in the altercation, Maryland Heights police relay this shooting incident has since been handed over to the detectives with the St. Louis County Police Department's Bureau of Crimes Against Persons for further probe, a brief statement from the department added, authorities are actively in pursuit of more information, urging anyone with knowledge of the situation to come forth, as detailed by Riverbender.com.
While the identity of the deceased has not been disclosed, the 30-year-old officer who returned fire is noted to have two and a half years of service with the Maryland Heights Police Department, atop existing law enforcement experience, as per First Alert 4. In the wake of the shooting aftermath Walgreens suspended its operations temporarily, a move to respect those affected, and directed customers with immediate pharmacy needs to an alternative location, a spokesperson for Walgreens said according a statement obtained by KSDK.
