RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Mo. — A contractor working at a restaurant in Richmond Heights shot an intruder early Thursday morning.
At around 3:40 a.m., Richmond Heights police responded to Maggiano’s Little Italy at 22 The Boulevard Saint Louis for a report of a shooting.
Police said contractors were working inside the restaurant when a man forced his way into the front entrance and confronted them. One of the contractors, who was armed with handgun, shot the man in his lower body after the suspect charged at him, police said.
The suspect was taken to a hospital where he underwent surgery. Police said he is expected to survive.
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.