ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — A Christmas Eve argument turned deadly after gunfire rang in north St. Louis County.
An argument began at a business in the 11200 block of W Florissant Avenue— the portion of W Florissant directly north of Dunn Road and Interstate Highway 270.
The people involved in the argument left the business before the shooting, a Sunday morning written statement from the St. Louis County Police Department said.
St. Louis County police officers arriving at the scene at 2:22 a.m. found three men with gunshot wounds. Two men were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The third victim's injuries were life-threatening. He was also taken to a hospital, where he died.
Police shared no other information. This story will be updated with the latest information as it becomes available. Check back with KSDK.com for the latest.
"Please contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210 to speak with investigators if you have any information regarding this incident," the police statement said. "To remain anonymous or potentially receive a reward, please contact CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477)."
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