St. Louis, MO – A 9-year-old boy was killed and two others were injured after a car was shot multiple times Friday night in north St. Louis, police said.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, officers were alerted around 9:15 p.m. Friday when a vehicle carrying multiple gunshot victims arrived at a hospital. The victims included a 32-year-old man, a 10-year-old boy, and the 9-year-old who later died from his injuries.
Investigators determined the shooting took place near Bircher Boulevard and Ruskin Avenue. Homicide detectives responded to the scene and have taken over the investigation.
The department said detectives are working to determine a motive and continue canvassing the area for leads and surveillance footage. They are urging anyone who lives or works in the vicinity of I-70 near Union or Bircher and may have relevant information or security footage to come forward.
Police emphasized the importance of community cooperation in solving what they called a “senseless act of violence.” Tipsters can call the Homicide Division directly at (314) 444-5371 or contact CrimeStoppers anonymously at 866-371-TIPS (8477). Only CrimeStoppers tips leading to felony arrests are eligible for cash rewards.
No arrests had been reported as of Saturday.
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