SPANISH LAKE, Mo. — A teenager was shot and killed in Larimore Park in Spanish Lake Wednesday evening, St. Louis County Police said.
Officers were called to the park at around 6:15 p.m. for a report of a shooting. Police said a male around the age of 17 was suffering from an apparent gunshot wound when they arrived. He was later pronounced dead.
Police identified the victim Thursday as Damon White, 17, of St. Louis.
During their investigation, police discovered the victim and the suspected gunman got into an argument, which led to the shooting.
No other information about the shooting was provided.
The department's Crimes Against Persons Bureau is handling the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call St. Louis County police at 636-529-8210 or CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.
According to 5 On Your Side's crime data, this is the 14th shooting in St. Louis County in 2021 where the victim is 17 or younger. In the city, 57 kids and teens have been shot this year. The data also includes accidental shootings.
This story will be updated when more information becomes available.
5 On Your Side's Ryan Dean contributed to this report.
