ST CHARLES, Mo. — A man has been charged after police said he shot another man multiple times outside a hotel in St. Charles early Wednesday morning.
Khiry Caldwell was charged with first-degree assault in connection to the shooting. Police said Caldwell is not in custody and is considered armed and dangerous.
At around 1:34 a.m. Wednesday, St. Charles police were called to an area near the Hampton Inn and Suites and the Comfort Suites in the 1400 block of South 5th Street for a report of shots being fired. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a 40-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds to his arm, side and leg.
The man was taken to an area hospital and police said he’s expected to survive.
Investigators said Caldwell was last seen driving an orange Dodge Charger with black stripes bearing a Mississippi license plate, 2901N11.
Anyone with information on Caldwell’s whereabouts should contact the St. Charles Detective Bureau at 636-949-3300.
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.
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.
