ST. LOUIS — An 80-year-old man was injured when a stray bullet went into his business Thursday night in north St. Louis.
St. Louis police said the shooting happened at about 7:40 p.m. Thursday in the 2500 block of Vandeventer Avenue. Responding officers found an 81-year-old man who had been shot chest. He was conscious and breathing when he was taken to an area hospital.
The man told police he did not see the shooting, but he was inside his business when he heard gunfire outside and felt pain in his chest.
Witnesses told officers at least two suspects were shooting at each other nearby in the 3800 block of Cottage Avenue and ran from the scene after the incident, police said.
The investigation was ongoing as of Friday.
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.
