ST. LOUIS – A 13-year-old boy remains in critical condition after being struck by a stray bullet late Monday night in St. Louis City’s Wells-Goodfellow neighborhood.

According to a spokesperson for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the shooting occurred around 11 p.m. in the 5700 block of Goodfellow Place.

Officers arrived to find the teenager inside his residence, suffering from a gunshot wound to the back. Investigators believe that gunfire erupted outside the apartment complex, with one of the bullets penetrating the apartment wall and striking the boy.

Despite his injury, the teen managed to walk to the ambulance and was transported to the hospital, where he remains in critical condition. Authorities have stated there is no evidence suggesting the child was the intended target. The North Patrol Division is leading the investigation.

Anyone with information is urged to contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS.

In response to the incident, Show Me Peace, an anti-violence program under Mission: St. Louis, has been called to support the affected families and community members. Their goal is to foster nonviolent solutions and create a safer environment for all.

“All of us come from these communities, and we feel the pain; we hurt when our community hurts,” Jason Watson, senior vice president of engagement at Mission: St. Louis, said.