St. Louis, MO – Police in north St. Louis recovered a firearm during a traffic stop today in the Wells-Goodfellow neighborhood, with investigators later confirming the weapon was connected to a recent ShotSpotter gunfire investigation.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, officers located the firearm while on patrol in the Wells-Goodfellow area. Police said an 18-year-old and two 17-year-olds were inside the vehicle at the time of the stop. No injuries were reported.
Authorities said the SLMPD Crime Laboratory confirmed the recovered gun matched shell casings previously collected during a ShotSpotter alert, which detects and reports gunfire in the city. The investigation was assisted by a police K-9 unit, according to the department.
Police did not immediately release details on potential charges, citing the ongoing investigation and the involvement of juveniles. Any suspects connected to the case are considered innocent unless proven guilty in court.
The Wells-Goodfellow neighborhood is located in north St. Louis City, near the city’s northwest corridor and several major residential blocks. Police say the recovery of the firearm removes a potentially dangerous weapon from the streets.
The department emphasized that proactive patrols and technology such as ShotSpotter play a key role in identifying and responding to gun violence across the city.
Residents are encouraged to report suspicious activity and cooperate with investigators as police continue efforts to reduce gun-related crime in St. Louis.
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