FERGUSON, Missouri — An investigation is underway Monday afternoon after two suspects ran away in connection to a shooting at a Ferguson Church's Texas Chicken that killed a man.
Ferguson police Chief Troy Doyle said the shooting happened at about 3:15 p.m. Monday inside a car on the parking lot of the Church's Texas Chicken fast-food restaurant located at 10646 New Halls Ferry Road. He said one man was shot and taken to a hospital unresponsive.
The man was later pronounced dead at the hospital, police said.
Police have not identified the victim as of Monday evening.
Two suspects allegedly ran away from the scene in connection to the shooting. As of Monday afternoon, they remain on the loose as police search for them.
Crews with 5 On Your Side arrived on the scene and waited for police to provide the suspect(s) description. Police did release any further information about the shooting incident or other updates about the victim.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Anyone will information is asked to call Capt. Tim Harris at 314-522-3100 or to leave an anonymous tip, call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.
This is a developing story. 5 On Your Side will update this story as soon as information becomes available.
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