ST. LOUIS — A 15-year-old boy was injured in a shooting Saturday morning in north St. Louis.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the shooting happened at 7:45 a.m. Saturday in the 800 block of Gustav Avenue, just a block from Hickey Park.
The teen was conscious and breathing after suffering a graze wound to his right hip, police said.
As of Saturday morning, no information was available on what led up to the shooting or whether police had any suspects.
This is a breaking news story. 5 On Your Side will update it as we learn more.
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