Crime
Student Shot at Bus Stop in South St. Louis, Investigation Underway
Witnesses say the shooter fled down an alley.
ST. LOUIS, MO — Authorities are investigating a shooting incident involving a student at a bus stop near the intersection of Potomac Street and Minnesota Avenue in South City, St. Louis.
According to initial reports, the shooting occurred an hour ago, prompting an immediate response from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. Officers arrived at the scene to find a student suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency medical personnel provided life-saving aid before transporting the victim to a nearby hospital.
The student’s current condition has not been released.
Details surrounding the incident, including the circumstances leading up to the shooting and the identity of any potential suspects, remain unclear.
Witnesses at the scene reported hearing gunfire, but no arrests have been made at this time.
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s investigation is ongoing, with detectives working to determine the motive behind the shooting and identify those responsible.
Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department or submit tips anonymously through CrimeStoppers at (866) 371-TIPS (8477). Community assistance is crucial in helping law enforcement bring those responsible to justice.
Crime
Monroe Police Investigate Shooting at Hibbett Sports

Monroe, LA – The Monroe Police Department (MPD) is actively investigating a shooting incident that took place on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Hibbett Sports, located in the 2700 block of Louisville Avenue.
Authorities responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 3:00 p.m.
Upon arrival, officers discovered two adult victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Both individuals sustained non-life-threatening injuries and received immediate medical attention at the scene before being transported to a local hospital for further treatment.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the altercation originated as a dispute over shoes inside a nearby shopping mall.
The conflict escalated and spilled over into the Hibbett Sports store, where shots were fired.
Investigators have determined that this was not a random act of violence.
According to police, the individuals involved were known to each other, and the shooting stemmed from a physical altercation inside the store.
MPD detectives are actively reviewing surveillance footage, gathering evidence, and interviewing witnesses to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the shooting to contact the Monroe Police Department or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers.
This remains a developing story, and further updates will be provided as more details emerge.