On April 6, district 4 officers responded to a nearby hospital for a shooting that occurred at approximately 1:45 a.m. in the 400 of South 10th.
Officers met with a 16-year-old male, who provided officers with false pedigree information, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds but in stable condition.
Witnesses at the hospital, told officers they were all at a bar at the above location when a fight broke out and they ran to a parking garage. They heard shots being fired and they all ran to the car. They noticed the 16-year-old had been shot and drove him to the hospital. Officers located a gun in the car.
Officers also located a witness at the parking garage, who told them that two males were fighting, they both pulled guns out, and began shooting at each other.
This investigation remains on going. Anyone with information about the incident can call detectives at 314-444-2500. Anyone who wants to remain anonymous and is interested in a possible cash reward can contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477). Only tips submitted to CrimeStoppers are eligible for CrimeStoppers’ rewards.