ST. LOUIS — Four people were injured Saturday night in a shooting in downtown St. Louis.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, a woman and three men were shot at about 11:30 p.m. at Bismark bar and restaurant located at 410 N. Tucker Boulevard.
St. Louis police said the shooting happened when a "scuffle" occurred inside Bismark between in-house security and the shooting suspect.
Police said the suspect, a man believed to be wearing a black stocking cap and black puffy coat, took out a gun and began shooting inside and outside the building.
The first victim, a 29-year-old woman who works at the business, was grazed in the foot by a bullet and refused medical attention, police said.
The second victim, a 32-year-old man, was grazed in the right side of his head by a bullet. He was taken to the hospital by an acquaintance, according to police.
The third victim, a 44-year-old man, was shot in his right hip and was taken to the hospital by EMS in critical condition.
The fourth victim, a 36-year-old man, said he was walking in the area of North Tucker and St. Charles Street when he heard gunshots. He was grazed in the left leg by a bullet. Police said he was taken to the hospital by a person in a passing car.
Police did not release any additional information.
Resources for crime victims:
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Better Family Life is a nonprofit community development organization working to "stabilize inner-city neighborhoods." One aspect of its mission is a gun violence de-escalation program.
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 an anti-crime program called “Safety Net for Youth Initiative,” which is a joint partnership with St. Louis Public Schools to provide services to at-risk youth.
Cure Violence is an international organization that has recently launched in a handful of St. Louis neighborhoods. Violence interrupters are trained to deescalate violent situations within their own communities
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