Teens shot during gun transaction in Schnucks parking lot

ST. LOUIS – Two teens were left injured Monday night during a gun transaction at a Schnucks parking lot in south city.

According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, an 18 and 19 year old went to the Schnucks located on Grand Boulevard around 10:30 p.m. to sell a gun to an unknown buyer.

The buyers shot both teens. They were transported to the hospital for gunshot wounds. Both are listed in critical but stable condition.

Information about the buyers is unknown as “the teens were minimally cooperative with police.”

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact an SLMPD detective at 314-444-2500 or CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477). An investigation is ongoing.