ST. LOUIS – A teenager is fighting for their life after a shooting in South St. Louis City overnight.

Police say they were shot on I-55 northbound near Bates around 10:30 p.m. Saturday when someone opened fire on the car they were riding in.

The driver continued over to Broadway and Walnut in Downtown St. Louis, north of Ballpark Village.

Emergency responders took the victim to the hospital where they are listed in critical condition.

Homicide detectives have been requested.