St. Louis, MO – A 20-year-old man was arrested Tuesday after police recovered multiple firearms, including one illegally modified to fire automatically, during a search in the Walnut Park neighborhood, authorities said.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, District 6 officers were investigating a “shots fired” call on January 13, 2026, when a suspect allegedly pointed a firearm at responding officers. Police obtained a search warrant and later found four firearms and several gun parts inside a nearby residence.
Investigators said one of the handguns had a conversion device capable of making it fully automatic, and another firearm had been reported stolen. The suspect now faces several charges, including Unlawful Possession of an Illegal Weapon, Unlawful Use of a Weapon (Exhibiting), and Possession of a Loaded Gun While Intoxicated.
Thankfully, no officers or civilians were injured during the encounter. Police say the arrest helped remove a “dangerous individual” from the streets.
The department released an image of the seized weapons, which included two large rifles, extended magazines, and several handgun parts, as part of their public safety update.
Residents in the Walnut Park area are encouraged to report any suspicious activity as police continue to focus on reducing gun-related crime across north St. Louis.
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