St. Louis, MO – A man is dead after a shooting at a north St. Louis shopping plaza Saturday afternoon, according to police.
Around 3 p.m., St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to the 3400 block of Union Boulevard after gunfire was reported inside a store. When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was rushed to the hospital, where he later died.
According to the department, homicide detectives are working to determine what led up to the shooting and how many individuals may have been involved. Police confirmed the investigation is still in its early stages.
Authorities are urging anyone with information, photos, or video of the incident to contact the SLMPD Homicide Division directly at 314-444-5371. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477). Tips that lead to a felony arrest may be eligible for a cash reward.
The shopping plaza, which includes several businesses, remained taped off with a heavy police presence following the incident as detectives gathered evidence.
Police have not yet released the identity of the victim or any suspect details.
Residents and shoppers in the area are being asked to remain alert while the investigation continues.
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