Two teenagers were wounded Saturday night when gunfire broke out in north St. Louis near the intersection of Newstead and Farlin, according to police. A 15-year-old and a 17-year-old were rushed to area hospitals, where they were listed in stable condition. Officers from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's District 6 arrived around 8:30 p.m., and detectives are now canvassing the area for witnesses and video as the investigation continues.
Police: Where It Happened and Who Was Hurt
According to First Alert 4, District 6 officers were dispatched to Newstead and Farlin around 8:30 p.m. Saturday after reports of shots fired. The outlet reports that the victims, ages 15 and 17, were both taken to hospitals and are in stable condition. Police have not released any suspect description or possible motive, and the station notes that the case remains a developing story.
Where the Numbers Stand
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's homicide analysis, published April 4, 2026, recorded 20 homicides year to date and listed six incidents in the North Patrol area as of that report, according to the department's PDF from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. Firearms were identified as the primary weapon used in those killings. While Saturday's shooting was not fatal, public records like these highlight how shootings involving teenagers fit into a broader public safety challenge facing the city.
Recent Incidents Involving Teenagers
In recent weeks, the city has seen several shootings that left young people hurt. On June 12, a shooting near Sherman Park critically injured two 16-year-olds, according to First Alert 4. Those cases, combined with Saturday night's violence, have prompted renewed calls from police and community groups for tips and video that could help identify suspects. Detectives continue to walk nearby blocks and review any available surveillance footage.
How to Report Tips
Police are asking anyone with information about the shooting near Newstead and Farlin to contact SLMPD's North Patrol at 314-444-0001. Anonymous tips can be submitted through CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-8477, as listed on the department's contact page at the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. Investigators say community tips are crucial for identifying suspects and understanding what led up to the gunfire. Detectives remain in the neighborhood, and this story will be updated as authorities release more details.
