ST. LOUIS – Police are asking for the public’s help in solving an overnight shooting in downtown St. Louis.
The shooting happened at 1:45 a.m. at the Cupples Station Garage in the 400 block of South 10th Street, according to a St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department spokesperson.
Officers arrived a hospital and met a 16-year-old suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Police said the victim initially gave them false information.
However, witnesses at the hospital told police they were at a nearby bar when a fight started, and they ran to a parking garage. The witnesses said they heard gunfire and ran to a vehicle to escape. They noticed the victim had been shot and drove him to the hospital.
Police said officers found a gun in the vehicle used to bring the victim to the hospital.
Police spoke with a witness at the parking garage, who told them two young men were fighting when they both pulled out guns and began shooting at one another.
Anyone with information on the shooting can call detectives at 314-444-2500. Tipsters who would like to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward can contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS. Only tips submitted to CrimeStoppers that lead to an arrest are eligible for the reward.