ST. LOUIS — A teenage boy was taken to a St. Louis hospital after being shot Tuesday night.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, officers were called at about 7:45 p.m. to an area hospital where an 18-year-old boy had been dropped off with gunshot wounds to his hand and foot.
The victim was inconsistent with statements to police but eventually claimed he was at a gas station when he got into an argument with another man who pulled out a gun and fired shots at him, police said.
The victim claimed he didn't know where the gas station was and could not give a description of the suspect, police said.
The investigation was ongoing as of Wednesday.
This is a developing story. 5 On Your Side will update this story as soon as information 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.
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