A 16-year-old boy was shot Tuesday night near the 5600 block of Lotus Avenue in St. Louis’s Wells-Goodfellow neighborhood, another reminder that parts of the city are still wrestling with gun violence. He was hit in the lower leg and taken to a hospital, where he is listed in stable condition. Police said he was uncooperative at the scene.
Officers responded to the reported shooting Tuesday night and transported the teen to a hospital, according to First Alert 4. Detectives are asking anyone with information to call 314-444-0001 or CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.
Where it happened
The shooting was reported in the Wells-Goodfellow section of north St. Louis near the 5600 block of Lotus Avenue. The neighborhood appears in the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s 2026 homicide analysis among areas with incidents this year, underscoring ongoing concerns about firearm violence in parts of the city.
Police ask for tips
Detectives reiterated their request for tips and are again urging anyone with information to call 314-444-0001 or CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477, per First Alert 4. Police have not released any suspect descriptions as the investigation remains active.
Authorities say they want to hear from anyone who might have video or other information that could help them track down who pulled the trigger. This story will be updated if officials release additional details.
