A 16-year-old boy was injured in a shooting incident in Dutchtown, a neighborhood known more for its community spirit than such acts of violence. The shooting took place shortly before 4:40 p.m. on November 4, at the intersection of Virginia Avenue and Bates Street. Responding officers located the teenager who had sustained gunshot wounds to his legs. He was promptly transported to the hospital by EMS and has been reported in stable condition.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the victim was jogging when an unknown dark-colored sedan drove up and someone inside the vehicle fired shots towards him. The SLMPD official release states that the car then fled the scene, leaving behind more questions than answers. Officers are actively trying to piece together what prompted the attack and are committed to finding the perpetrators of this brazen afternoon shooting.
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, with detectives diligently working to understand the motive. The teenager has provided a statement indicating that he was simply jogging when he was inexplicably targeted. The SLMPD has not released further details surrounding the incident or any potential suspects at this time…