A 15-year-old male was grazed in his neck during a shooting that happened on May 12, 2025 in Walnut Park West.
At approximately 9:50 p.m., officers received a call for “Shots Fired into a Dwelling” in the 5300 block of Riverview. Upon arriving, they located ballistic damage to the Miami Grill restaurant at that location. While on scene, officers received a call from a local hospital regarding a shooting victim that showed up for treatment.
Upon arriving at the hospital, officers spoke to the teen who was overall uncooperative. However, the teen said he was near Thekla when he heard gunshots and fell to the ground. The teen was then privately conveyed to the hospital. 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 a felony arrest are eligible for CrimeStoppers’ rewards.