LADUE, Mo. — Police said a teenager was injured Friday afternoon when people inside two vehicles began shooting at each other along northbound Interstate 170 between Ladue Road and Delmar Boulevard, police said.
The male victim, a passenger in one of the vehicles, was shot numerous times between 3:15 and 3:45 p.m., a Ladue Police Department spokeswoman said.
The spokeswoman said initial reports were not specific enough for police to determine where the shooting happened, leading police to detour northbound I-170 traffic at Ladue Road for several hours following the shooting. The evening rush-hour closure caused a substantial backup that spilled onto westbound Interstate 64.
The area of I-170 at Ladue Road is patrolled by Ladue police while the portion of the interstate at Delmar Boulevard is patrolled by University City police. Investigators from multiple agencies were seen walking along the closed roadway looking for evidence.
Authorities believe the injured teen was the only person struck by gunfire. As of Saturday afternoon, he remained in serious condition at a local hospital.
Police are looking for a black Nissan Altima and a newer model black sedan, possibly a Dodge, in connection with the shooting.
Ladue police asked anyone who witnessed the shooting or who has information to call 314-737-4600 or 314-993-1214, or email crimetips@cityofladue-mo.gov. To remain anonymous and possibly be considered for a reward, call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).