ST. LOUIS — A woman was seriously injured after several shots were fired in south St. Louis Wednesday morning. The suspect was taken into custody after an hours-long standoff.
Just after 11 a.m., the St. Louis Fire Department was called to Phillips Place and Giles Avenue for a report of a shooting. When firefighters arrived at the scene, they found a woman suffering from a gunshot wound.
She was taken to a hospital for treatment. Her father told 5 On Your Side she was shot twice in the leg.
The victim's father told 5 On Your Side his 32-year-old daughter was shot by a neighbor who lives in the same quadplex as her. He said his daughter has had issues with the suspected shooter in the past.
He said the shooting happened as trucks were at the complex moving furniture.
At around 7:30 p.m., police said the 38-year-old suspect was taken into custody after a standoff that lasted about eight hours.
No other information about the shooting has been released. This is a developing story and will be updated as 5 On Your Side confirms more details.
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.
Better Family Life is a nonprofit community development organization working to "stabilize inner-city neighborhoods." One aspect of its mission is a gun violence de-escalation program.
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 an anti-crime program called “Safety Net for Youth Initiative,” which is a joint partnership with St. Louis Public Schools to provide services to at-risk youth.
Cure Violence is an international organization that has recently launched in a handful of St. Louis neighborhoods. Violence interrupters are trained to deescalate violent situations within their own communities.
