ST. LOUIS — A teen is in critical condition after a shooting at an apparent party at a short-term rental Saturday night in St. Louis.
Police said they responded to calls of multiple shots fired in the 800 block of Russell Boulevard around 10 p.m.
St. Louis police said they found a 17-year-old male suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers said they administered first aid until paramedics arrived.
The victim was rushed to the hospital and said to be in critical condition.
Police said a number of juveniles were still on the scene when they arrived but most were uncooperative.
Several shell casings were found on the scene.
More information may be forthcoming further into the investigation. This story will be updated with the latest information as it becomes available.
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.
The Bullet Related Injury Clinic (BRIC) is a community-based clinic in St. Louis that helps people heal after they have been injured by a bullet. The BRIC was established to help people who are discharged home from the emergency department after being shot.
