Traffic through a key Ferguson crossroads came to a sudden halt Tuesday after reports of gunfire near the UMB Bank branch at Church Street and North Florissant Road. Police shut down all lanes at the intersection, told drivers to find another way around, and kept patrols and investigators on scene. The department’s initial update said no injuries were reported, but the closure still left a chunk of downtown Ferguson effectively sealed off while officers worked the area.
Police Posted Details on Facebook
According to the Ferguson Police Department on Facebook, officers were called out for “shots fired” at Church Street and N. Florissant Road near the UMB Bank. As a precaution, they temporarily closed every lane of traffic at the intersection while units investigated and told motorists to stick to alternate routes until further notice.
Intersection Location and Recent Context
The UMB branch at 1 Church St sits right at the corner of North Florissant and Church streets, confirming the location of the traffic shutdown, according to UMB Bank’s location page. The incident comes on the heels of a string of shootings in the area this week, including a late-night BP gas-station incident on South Florissant Road that left a bystander dead earlier in the week, as reported in a deadly BP run.
How to Reach Police and Follow Updates
The Ferguson Police Department lists its main number as 314-522-3100 on the city website, and anyone with information or video related to the incident can contact the department, per the City of Ferguson. The department has been posting updates to its Facebook page, which remains the primary spot for immediate information while investigators continue their work.
