HAZELWOOD, Mo. – Police are on scene of a shooting near Hazelwood Central High School.
According to a law enforcement source, an 18-year-old senior at Hazelwood Central was shot in the back near the Greenway apartment complex behind the high school. Another home was damaged by gunfire.
It's unclear what led up to the shooting, but police believe the victim and suspects know each other.
The victim was transported to urgent care by his mother and before being taken to the hospital. Police said it was a graze wound, and he is expected to be OK.
Police are looking for at least three suspects, according to a law enforcement source. Sky 5 saw police questioning three people, a release from police said no arrests have been made in the case.
Anyone with information is asked to call the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210 or leave an anonymous tip with CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.
The school was on lockdown, but it has since been lifted.
The Hazelwood School District posted a statement on Facebook Wednesday afternoon. The post said the shots were fired shortly after classes dismissed, so St. Louis County police put Hazelwood Central High, Brown Elementary, Early Childhood Education Central, and GALACTIC/gifted education schools on lockdown, and students who were on campus for practices were called inside.
Police said there is no longer a threat to the area and gave the schools clearance to dismiss. The schools will have a higher security presence at the dismissal.
This is a developing story and will be updated as 5 On Your Side receives more information.
