ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting.
At around 7:05 p.m., police officers saw a one-car accident in the 4200 block of Kennerly Avenue. Two suspects got out of the car and one of the suspects was holding a gun. Police said the suspects fled the area.
The officers followed the suspects to the 4300 block of Cottage Avenue.
One of the suspects, a 20-year-old man, pointed a gun at one of the officers and the officer fired shots at the suspect, hitting him in the arms and lower body.
The suspect was taken to the hospital for treatment. Police did not give an update on his condition but said his vitals were stable.
The second suspect, an 18-year-old, was taken into custody at the scene. Chief John Hayden said officers recovered two guns at the scene.
No officers were injured in the shooting. The officer who shot the suspect is 30 years old and has been with the department for three years.
Chief John Hayden said the officer has been placed on administrative leave.
“It’s a very trying time for police officers,” Hayden said. “The officers are doing their best job on a daily basis, trying to cope with all the violence as well as make sure they go home every day.”
A few hours after this shooting, a St. Louis police officer was shot in the College Hill neighborhood. He was conscious and breathing on the way to the hospital.
This is a developing story and will be updated as 5 On Your Side receives more information.