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.
Prichard, AL – Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred over the weekend in Prichard, leaving one person dead.
According to the Prichard Police Department (PPD) and the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), officers responded to a residence in the 1000 block of Dade Street on Sunday following reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival, officials discovered Jymatric Pickens deceased at the scene from multiple gunshot wounds.
According to an MCSO press release, the incident unfolded after Pickens allegedly arrived at his mother’s home that morning, where he began threatening and physically attacking her.
During the altercation, Pickens’ younger brother reportedly intervened and fired several shots at Pickens, striking him multiple times.
Pickens succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Investigators revealed that the residence had a history of domestic-related incidents, with Prichard police previously responding to multiple calls involving Pickens allegedly assaulting his mother.
Following interviews with those involved, no arrests have been made at this time.
The case remains under active investigation as authorities continue to gather evidence and review the circumstances surrounding the shooting.