ST. LOUIS — A man was shot while taking a break from driving for a rideshare Wednesday night in downtown St. Louis. Police say two men tried to take his acquaintance's car.
Police said the gunshot victim was rushed to the hospital and had "stable" vital signs after an incident between at least five men. In a brief description of the incident, St. Louis Metropolitan police identified the men by their ages.
The gunshot victim is a 32-year-old man. He was taking a break from driving rideshares at about 7:15 p.m. near 7th and Market streets.
He was speaking with two men that he knew, a 27-year-old man and a 29-year-old man.
A car with at least two men pulled alongside the victims. The car was identified as a Hyundai Elantra.
One suspect entered the 27-year-old man's car, and a struggle ensued over the car. The victims heard a gunshot and then ran away.
The suspect fled the scene in their own Elantra.
Police said it was not immediately known if one of the carjacking suspects fired the gunshot.
Anyone with information about the attempted carjacking and shooting was asked to call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).
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.
The Bullet Related Injury Clinic (BRIC) is a community-based clinic in St. Louis that helps people heal after they have been injured by a bullet. The BRIC was established to help people who are discharged from the emergency department after being shot.