Gunfire ripped through a south St. Louis street Sunday afternoon, leaving a man in critical condition and homicide detectives searching for answers.
St. Louis Metropolitan Police District 3 officers were called to the 1100 block of S. 13th Street shortly before 5:30 p.m., where they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was rushed to a hospital and remains in critical condition as the investigation continues.
What Police Said
According to First Alert 4, officers arrived just before 5:30 p.m. and located the wounded man on S. 13th Street. The outlet reports detectives have not yet released any information about a suspect or a possible motive, keeping much of the case under wraps as they work the scene and follow up on leads.
Nearby Fatal Shooting Last Month
Sunday’s violence unfolded only a block from where SLMPD homicide detectives investigated a deadly shooting on Feb. 28 in the 1200 block of S. 13th Street, the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department said. In that earlier case, a 19-year-old man was found with gunshot wounds and later died. Detectives detained a person for questioning in connection with that shooting.
Police Ask For Tips
Anyone with information about Sunday’s shooting is urged to contact St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-8477 or submit an anonymous tip online. CrimeStoppers offers cash rewards for tips that help lead to arrests in serious felony cases.
Investigation Ongoing
Homicide detectives are leading the investigation into Sunday’s shooting, and department posts list the Homicide Division phone line at 314-444-5371 for anyone who prefers to speak directly with investigators, the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department notes. This remains a developing story and we will update as police release more details.
