St. Louis, MO – A St. Louis police detective was injured during a downtown patrol late Sunday night as officers arrested three juveniles and seized multiple firearms, according to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
Officers observed three juveniles allegedly smoking drugs and loitering near a closed business at North 7th Street and Olive Boulevard, police said. When officers approached, one juvenile ran from the scene. A detective attempted to detain the suspect but suffered a broken hand during the encounter.
All three juveniles were arrested, and three firearms were recovered as part of the department’s Downtown Directed Patrol Plan, which began October 3, 2025. Since its launch, the initiative has led to 23 arrests, six firearms seized, and one stolen vehicle recovered, officials said.
Police emphasized their continued commitment to reducing violent crime and thanked the injured detective for their service. “We remain committed to making a safer St. Louis and wish our detective a speedy recovery,” the department said in a statement.
Residents are encouraged to report suspicious activity and support ongoing community policing efforts in the downtown area.
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