ST. LOUIS — A man was injured after being shot multiple times after getting into an argument with someone inside a St. Louis fast-food restaurant Monday night, police say.
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department said the shooting happened just after 8:15 Monday night at a McDonald's located at 4979 Natural Bridge Avenue in north St. Louis.
Officers with the department responded to the scene and found a man, who was about 46 years old, with three gunshot wounds, one of which was in his arm and another in his lower right side, police said. He was conscious and breathing when officers arrived.
St. Louis paramedics transported him to an area hospital in critical but stable condition, police said.
Preliminary information found the victim and an unknown suspect were in an argument while standing inside the restaurant. During the argument, they fired shots at each other. The reason for the argument and exchange of gunfire remained unclear.
The suspect left the scene after the shooting.
5 On Your Side crews spotted several police vehicles at the scene.
The investigation is ongoing.
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.
