A 20-year-old man is in critical condition after a late-night shooting on the 5700 block of Wells in St. Louis, according to police. District 5 officers arrived shortly after midnight Sunday, found the wounded man, and had him taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Homicide detectives have since taken over the investigation.
Police seek witnesses
According to First Alert 4, District 5 officers were called to the area shortly after midnight and located the man suffering from a gunshot wound. The outlet reports he was transported to an area hospital, where he remains in critical condition, and that the case is now being handled by homicide detectives.
How to help
Per the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, anyone with information is asked to call the Homicide Division at 314-444-5371. Anonymous tips can be submitted to CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477). Detectives are available around the clock and investigators are urging residents to share anything that might help move the case forward.
First Alert 4's story also notes that CrimeStoppers rewards are only eligible for tips that lead to a felony arrest. Police have not released any suspect description or possible motive in the initial report. This article will be updated if officials release additional details.
