Two men were shot Sunday afternoon in South City, leaving one of them in critical condition, according to police. Officers were called to the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Arsenal Street after what investigators described as an apparent exchange of gunfire. First Alert 4 crews were on scene as homicide detectives were requested to respond.
According to KMOV, the St. Louis Metropolitan Police wrote on X that detectives were asked to respond to the area after what appears to have been an exchange of gunfire, and "One man is in critical condition." The SLMPD post provided the department's initial update from officers at the scene.
Police response and local context
As of early Monday, police had not announced any arrests or released suspect descriptions while detectives continued processing the scene and collecting evidence. The Post-Dispatch's homicide tracker documents recent shootings across St. Louis neighborhoods, underscoring how frequently violent incidents have occurred citywide. Reporting from The Marshall Project has also outlined staffing and forensic backlogs that can complicate homicide investigations.
How to share tips
Anyone with information about the shooting can submit anonymous tips to CrimeStoppers or contact the department directly. Per SLMPD's tips page and the St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers site, tips can be called in to 1-866-371-8477, submitted through the P3 Tips app, or filed online.
This remains an active investigation, and this report will be updated as officials release more information.
