District 5 is investigating a shooting that happened on August 22, 2025 in the 5800 block of Kennerly Avenue.
Shortly before 12:15 a.m., officers received a call for a shooting at the location. Upon arriving, officers located a crashed Pontiac vehicle at the intersection of Goodfellow & Kennerly. Officers then located an 18-year-old male suffering from gunshot wounds. A short time later, an 18-year-old female approached officers relative to this incident.
Officers are working to determine the full circumstances of the incident. However, a preliminary investigation revealed the two 18-year-olds were driving in the Pontiac, which was revealed to have been stolen, when the shooting happened. An investigation into the circumstances of the stolen Pontiac remains ongoing.
The 18-year-old male was transported to the hospital for treatment. He was listed in critical but stable condition.
Anyone with a tip about this incident who wants to remain anonymous and is interested in a possible cash reward for their tip should contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be submitted to a detective at 314-444-0001. Only tips submitted to CrimeStoppers that lead to a felony arrest are eligible for CrimeStoppers’ rewards.