Mass Shooting in Downtown St. Louis Leaves One Juvenile Dead and Nine Others Injured
At least one juvenile was killed and nine others injured in an overnight shooting in downtown St. Louis, according to Mayor Tishaura Jones. The shooting occurred just after 1 a.m. CT, inside a building at 14th and Washington where a party was being held. The space usually serves as an office space.
17-year-old suspect in custody
Police Chief Robert Tracy said during a news conference Sunday that a 17-year-old suspect is in custody. Police recovered multiple firearms from the scene, including an AR-15 style rifle and a handgun.
Victims’ ages range between 15 and 19 years old
The victim who died was a 17-year-old male, according to Tracy. The injured victims’ ages range between 15 and 19 years old, the chief said. A 17-year-old female was also trampled running from the scene and has serious spinal injuries.
Mayor expresses condolences to the families
“This Father’s Day, families across the St. Louis region woke to the news of yet another mass shooting,” Jones said. “It’s every parent’s worst nightmare, tenfold. My heart goes out to all of the families in pain today. All those attending will carry with them the scars, physical and mental, from the gun violence that tore into their lives.”
Investigation ongoing
Police are investigating who had authority over the office building and who was responsible for the party. Missouri has one of the highest rates of gun deaths in the US, according to a 2022 study by Everytown for Gun Safety.
Wrap your arms around your children today
“Wrap your arms around your children today as we mourn because I will wrap my arms around mine,” Jones said. The injured victims are being treated at area hospitals.
Original Story at www.cnn.com – 2023-06-18 18:26:00