A 17-year-old boy is dead and two 16-year-olds are recovering after an overnight shooting on the 2100 block of Linton Avenue in St. Louis, police said. The gunfire drew a large police presence that stretched into the morning, and at least two of the teens were taken to the hospital after being dropped off by someone who arrived after the shooting.
According to KMOV, officers at the scene confirmed the 17-year-old had died and that two 16-year-old boys had been shot. KMOV's First Alert 4 staff reported that detectives were called to the block early Sunday as neighbors watched and first responders wrapped up their on-scene work. Police have not released the names of the victims or provided any description of possible suspects.
Homicide detectives leading the probe
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department said homicide detectives are leading the investigation and urged anyone with information to contact them, according to SLMPD. The department lists the Homicide Division tip line as 314-444-5371. Tips can also be shared anonymously with St. Louis Regional Crime Stoppers at 866-371-8477, per St. Louis Regional Crime Stoppers.
Where this fits locally
Teenagers caught in late-night gunfire have become a grim throughline in recent incidents across the city, and local outlets have tracked a string of similar overnight shootings in recent months. That coverage underscores how stubborn the problem of gun violence remains for police and community groups in St. Louis, which has documented comparable incidents.
How to help
Police are asking anyone who witnessed the shooting or who has video of what happened to call the SLMPD Homicide Division at 314-444-5371 or CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477. Callers to CrimeStoppers can stay anonymous and may be eligible for a reward, the tip line's site notes. The investigation is still active, and officials say more details will be released as they are confirmed.
