ST. LOUIS — Two young people were shot late Sunday night after a large fight in downtown St. Louis.
It happened outside an apartment complex near the intersection of 15th and Pine streets. Police said they initially got a call for a fight, which turned out to be multiple people fighting in the street.
Police said it happened shortly after 10:30 near the Towers at Gateway City apartments. There was a large fight between two groups when
Police said the man was shot in both feet and the woman was shot in both legs.
several people began shooting, police said. Two people, an 18-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman, suffered non-life-threatening injuries. No suspects were identified as of Monday afternoon.
“Officers received a call for a fight in which multiple people were street fighting here," Major Shawn Dace said during an interview near the shooting scene. "Shots rang out. We’re not sure who did what at this point. It’s still early in the investigation.”
The incident report said both victims refused to cooperate with police. They were taken to the hospital for treatment.
Two parked cars and an apartment building were also struck by gunfire.
Police did take possession of one handgun while investigating the incident.
Resources for crime victims
If you have been a victim of a crime or know someone who has been, 5 On Your Side has compiled a list of resources.
The Crime Victim Center of St. Louis has multiple programs to support victims of crime. Crime Victim Center’s programs range from direct services to crime victims as well as “creating awareness and change within the systems they encounter.”
Life Outside of Violence "helps those harmed by stabbing, gunshot or assault receive the treatment, support and resources they need to find alternatives to end the cycle of violence."
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis has the Neighborhood Healing Network, which serves people who have experienced crime, violence or been the victim of an incident that caused trauma.
Cure Violence is an international organization that is present in a handful of St. Louis neighborhoods. Violence interrupters are trained to deescalate violent situations within their own communities.