A teenage male who was shot in south St. Louis early Wednesday managed to walk to a nearby fire station for help, according to police. He arrived at the engine house on Michigan Avenue at about 3:45 a.m., where firefighters called medics and he was taken to an area hospital with a gunshot wound to his leg. Police say the shooting happened while the teen was on a porch in the 6500 block of Minnesota Avenue, and an investigation is underway.
According to First Alert 4, the victim told officers he had been standing on the porch when he heard gunfire and suddenly felt pain in his leg. Medics were called to the Michigan Avenue engine house around 3:45 a.m., and the outlet reports he was transported to an area hospital in non-urgent condition with a gunshot wound to the leg.
Police and first responders on scene
First Alert 4 reported that firefighters at the station called for medical help as soon as the teen walked in, and he was taken to the hospital with what authorities described as a non-urgent gunshot wound to his leg. Police told the outlet they are investigating the incident and have not released additional details. Investigators have not publicly identified any suspects or discussed a possible motive.
How to pass tips to detectives
Per the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, anyone with information about shootings can contact District 1 detectives at 314-444-0100 or submit anonymous tips to CrimeStoppers at (866) 371-TIPS. For emergencies, call 911; for non-emergencies, use 314-231-1212, the department's site notes.
This account is based on information provided by police to local media. Investigators may release more details as the probe continues, and this story will be updated if the department provides additional information or announces an arrest.
