ST. LOUIS — Police shot a person who was allegedly threatening family members with a gun in south St. Louis Saturday morning, the city's police department said.
Officers arrived at the scene near the 3800 block of Shenandoah Avenue around 9:40 a.m. to reports that a man was experiencing a mental health crisis and was armed with a gun, the department said. The suspect reportedly attempted to flee from officers when they arrived.
Police shot a Taser at the man as he ran, officers said. The Taser allegedly did not stop the man but he fell to the ground. When getting up, the man pointed a handgun at officers and began firing.
One of the officers shot back at the man and hit him twice, police said. The man was transported to a local hospital in serious but stable condition. Police have not released the identity of the man.
No officers were injured in the incident.
Bullet holes were seen in a car across the street from the incident. Fourteen evidence markers were seen in the street in the course of the investigation.
This is a developing story. Additional details will be added.
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