ST. LOUIS — One man is dead after police said an attempted robbery ended with both suspects being shot.
Police said they responded to the 5300 block of Compton around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday for a report of a shooting.
When they arrived, officers found a man on the ground with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not released his name.
The second man was found in the 4200 block of Schiller and had a gunshot wound to the thigh. He was taken to a hospital, treated and released.
Police said a preliminary investigation suggested the two men approached the 31-year-old victim, showed a handgun and announced a robbery before the victim ended up shooting both of the suspects himself.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to call the homicide division directly at 314-444-5371, or CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477. Callers can remain anonymous.
