A 31-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot in a parking lot late on the night of Friday, as confirmed by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. The incident, which unfolded just after 10 p.m. at the intersection of Gratiot and 6th Street, prompted an immediate response from District 4 officers once it was reported.
Upon their arrival, officers discovered the victim lying on the ground, already unconscious and struggling to breathe. According to a statement obtained by St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Emergency Medical Services were quick to the scene and rushed him to a local hospital. There, the man’s condition was subsequently listed as critical.
The area where the shooting occurred was quickly cordoned off as detectives from District 4 began their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the violent episode. The details about what led to the shooting, or who may be responsible, remain scarce as the officers rigorously pursue leads…