Man Shot During Attempted Robbery In St. Louis’ Forest Park Southeast Neighborhood

A man was shot in the hip in Forest Park Southeast after a confrontation that turned violent, as reported by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. The shooting occurred on Wednesday afternoon around 4:30 p.m. near the intersection of McRee and S. Vandeventer Avenue, within the limits of what is known to some as the Grove neighborhood.

The victim, a 35-year-old male, later sought help at a local hospital where officers were dispatched roughly at 6 p.m. According to the man’s account, he and his 36-year-old brother were halted in traffic when an individual approached them to seemingly sell drugs. When they declined, the situation escalated quickly into an attempted robbery. “The 35-year-old claims the suspect asked if they wanted to buy drugs, and when they declined, the suspect produced a handgun and announced a robbery,” detailed the

SLMPD

police report. It was in this moment of high stakes and high stress that the man struck out to defend himself, a choice to act upon which was met with the suspect firing a gunshot, resulting in the man’s injury.

The victim is presently listed in stable condition after being treated for the gunshot wound.

The authorities have not yet released a description of the suspect, who was said to have been driving a Hyundai Sonata at the time of the incident. St. Louis Police District 2 is continuing to investigate the shooting and is calling for anyone with information to come forward. “Anyone with a tip about this incident who wants to remain anonymous and is interested in a possible reward for their tip can contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477),” encouraged a statement from

SLMPD

.

Note: Thank you for visiting our website! We strive to keep you informed with the latest updates based on expected timelines, although please note that we are not affiliated with any official bodies. Our team is committed to ensuring accuracy and transparency in our reporting, verifying all information before publication. We aim to bring you reliable news, and if you have any questions or concerns about our content, feel free to reach out to us via email. We appreciate your trust and support!