A man was shot yesterday morning at a busy intersection near Hampton in south St. Louis, prompting an active police investigation and raising concerns about ongoing gun violence along Chippewa.
What police have said
According to First Alert 4, officers were called to Chippewa Street and Tamm Avenue shortly before 11 a.m. yesterday. Police confirmed that a man was shot in the hip and that his injuries are not considered life-threatening. Investigators have not released information about a suspect, and the case remains under active investigation.
How to report tips
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department says anyone with information about shootings can contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS or use the department’s listed tip lines. Officials note that videos, photos, or eyewitness accounts can be particularly useful to detectives investigating open cases.
Local context
The area around Chippewa has experienced multiple violent incidents in recent years, with several shootings recorded along the corridor as part of a wider pattern in south St. Louis. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch homicide tracker shows prior shootings near Chippewa, highlighting ongoing safety concerns for residents and officials.
