Gunfire erupted Friday night near Riverview and North Broadway in north St. Louis, critically injuring a man, authorities said. The shooting happened around 7 p.m., and emergency crews took the victim to a hospital in critical condition.
Police say the shooting unfolded around 7 p.m. in the area of Riverview and North Broadway and left one man critically hurt, as reported by First Alert 4. Few additional details had been released as of publication.
Where it happened
The intersection of Riverview and North Broadway sits in the city's North City neighborhood, an area that has seen multiple violent incidents in recent weeks. A separate late-night shooting on Ashland Avenue earlier this week left a man dead, according to midnight gunfire on Ashland Avenue.
Police response
The shooting remains under investigation and authorities are asking the public for information. As outlined by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, call 911 for emergencies, 314-231-1212 for non-emergencies, or submit an anonymous tip to CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-8477.
Why it matters
City officials have pointed to declines in homicides and other crimes in recent reports even as localized bursts of gun violence persist. The City’s "State of Public Safety 2025" report highlights reductions in homicides and outlines prevention and intervention programs aimed at curbing violence, per the Office of the Mayor and Department of Public Safety.
We will update this post as police release more information. Witnesses are urged to contact the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department at 314-231-1212 or CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-8477, per SLMPD.
