CREVE COEUR, Mo. — A man was shot and injured Tuesday morning after he said he was chased and shot by another driver in Creve Coeur.
According to a press release from the Creve Coeur Police Department, the shooting happened around 4:40 Tuesday morning. The release said the man drove himself to the hospital where he was treated for a gunshot wound.
The man told police he was driving near the intersection of Dorsett and McKelvey roads when he drove past two cars stopped in the middle of the road. After passing the cars, and getting onto southbound Interstate 270, he noticed one of the cars was "chasing" him.
Police said the victim sped up and exited onto Olive Boulevard to try to get away, but the car was still following him. While going west on the 12300 block of Olive Boulevard, the car caught up with him and someone inside that car fired multiple shots.
The victim was struck by one of the shots and drove himself to the hospital for treatment. Police said his injuries were not life-threatening.
For some shoppers in the popular area, the shooting was came as a surprise.
“It really did surprise me for somebody to be so bold to do that,” Lynn Steward said.
Others weren't so shocked.
“I love this area," Nick Tayborn said. "My family and I have lived in Creve Coeur for almost two years. That shooting is just one of those things where you still never know no matter where you live. It’s the risk we take when we leave our house every day."
Hours after the shooting, police said they had no new information including descriptions of the gunman or car they’re now looking for.
In the meantime, people who live and shop in the Creve Coeur area said the random crime makes them more conscious about their own safety.
“You have to be watchful and careful and know your surroundings," Steward said.
“He’s very lucky," Tayvon said about the victim. "Obviously, a lot of people don’t survive gunshot wounds, especially depending on where they’re hit. Fortunately, he was able to get himself to safety and I’m happy for that."
Anyone with information was asked to call the Creve Coeur Police Department at 314-737-4600 or CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.