UPDATE: The ages of those involved have been updated after learning new information.
District 5 is investigating a shooting that happened around 11:30 a.m. in the 4200 block of Lindell.
A preliminary investigation revealed that a 22-year-old man and a 21-year-old man were involved in a fight on the parking lot of the Walgreens store in the 4200 block of Lindell. During the fight, a 22-year-old female attempted to intervene. At that point, a 19-year-old female, who is the sister of the 21-year-old man that intervened, fired shots into the melee.
The 22-year-old woman, the 22-year-old man, and the 21-year-old man were struck by the gunfire. All three were taken to the hospital and listed in stable condition. The 19-year-old female was not injured during the incident and was taken into custody. A firearm was also seized. The investigation is ongoing.
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 an arrest are eligible for CrimeStoppers’ rewards.