Two women were shot Friday night in Dellwood, north St. Louis County, prompting a police response to a quiet residential block and the arrest of a suspect. Officers with the North County Police Cooperative arrived at the 10400 block of Olney Drive shortly after 7:30 p.m. and found the victims. Investigators remained on the scene into the night.
Officers at the scene found two injured women and took a suspect into custody, according to KSDK. Police had not released information on the victims’ conditions or the circumstances leading up to the shooting. Police told reporters that there was no further danger to the public. Detectives remained at the scene, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses as the investigation continued.
North County Police Lead Response
The North County Police Cooperative, which serves Dellwood and several other north St. Louis County municipalities, is leading the response and managing the ongoing investigation, according to the department’s contact page. The page provides a public phone line and an administrative address for tips and media inquiries.
How This Fits Into Local Trends
North St. Louis County has experienced a series of shootings in recent months, keeping investigators and community groups alert. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch homicide tracker and other local reports document multiple incidents, highlighting the ongoing issue of gun violence in the area.
What Investigators Want
Police have not released the names of the victims or the suspect, any potential charges, or updates on the victims’ conditions, and say the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the North County Police Cooperative at 314-428-7374, or to submit tips to CrimeStoppers, as advised by First Alert 4.
