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Man charged with domestic assault after allegedly shooting girlfriend in Ballwin

Police said the suspected shooter drove off in a black BMW sedan in an unknown direction.

BALLWIN, Mo. — A man was charged Thursday, a day after allegedly shooting his girlfriend in Ballwin Wednesday night.

A message from the Ballwin Police Department said the shooting happened at about 8 p.m. Wednesday at a home on the 300 block of Quail Village Drive.

The message said the shooting reportedly happened after the man and his girlfriend got into an altercation of some sort. Police said the woman was struck in the spine by gunfire and her vital signs were stable while being treated at an area hospital.

The suspect, Daniel Hindrichs, was charged with first-degree domestic assault and armed criminal action by St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell's office.

He is being held on a $150,000, cash-only bond.

Domestic violence resources

The St. Louis County Police Department Domestic Violence Unit and Victim's Advocate can help victims find housing, counseling and even help with orders of protection. If you or someone you know is a domestic violence and abuse victim, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at 314-615-8665.

If you or someone you know needs help, you can call the Safe Connections Crisis Helpline at 314-531-2003. You can also text that number from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, free of charge.

Alternatives to Living In Violent Environments also has a crisis line at 314-993-2777. ALIVE also has hotline specifically for those in Franklin County at 800-941-9144.

The Women's Safe House can be reached 24 hours a day at 314-772-4535.

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