Two men were hospitalized after an early-morning double shooting Tuesday on Sherry Avenue in north St. Louis, according to police. Officers and emergency crews responded to the scene and investigators stayed into the morning to collect evidence and interview witnesses.
As reported by KSDK, the shooting happened early Tuesday and left two adult men with gunshot injuries; both were taken to area hospitals. The station's video shows first responders at the scene and notes that police have opened an active investigation into the incident.
Where This Fits In City Trends
Even as individual shootings continue to hit neighborhoods, city officials say overall violent crime has been trending down. A City of St. Louis public safety release noted that 2024 saw 150 homicides, the fewest since 2013, along with an overall 15% drop in crime year-over-year. Regional reporting, including coverage by St. Louis Public Radio, has tracked similar shifts around parts of the metro area. For people waking up to police tape on Sherry Avenue, though, those numbers can feel a long way off.
How To Help Investigators
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department asks anyone with information to call the Homicide Division at 314-444-5371 or to submit an anonymous tip to CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477), per SLMPD. Police are asking witnesses or anyone with video to contact detectives so the investigation can move forward.
We will update this post when police release more details about the victims or potential suspects. Check back for updates as the investigation develops.
