ST. LOUIS – An 18-year-old man is recovering after being shot in the Baden neighborhood early Saturday morning.
The shooting happened on Switzer Avenue off Christian Avenue. When officers arrived, they found the victim in the backyard of his home suffering from gunshot wounds to his lower body.
The teen told police he was standing outside when he heard multiple gunshots then suddenly felt pain.
He ran to the back of the house and called for help.
He was taken to the hospital in critical, but stable condition.