ST. LOUIS — Two men were shot and injured Tuesday night as the result of an argument in St. Louis' Central West End neighborhood.
According to St. Louis police, the double shooting happened shortly after 9 p.m. outside Wingstop on the 4000 block of Lindell Boulevard.
Arriving officers found damage to nearby buildings and cars as a result of the shooting, according to the department.
A preliminary investigation indicated that a 21-year-old man and a 22-year-old man got into an argument with two other men that led to them shooting each other. The shooting victims showed up at an area hospital a short time later.
One man had multiple gunshot wounds to the lower body, and the other man was shot in the ankle.
Police did not have further details on the victims' conditions but said they were both conscious and breathing.
There were no other reported injuries.
The two other men involved in the shooting were not in custody as of Wednesday afternoon.
Police asked anyone with information to call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).
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.
