Christmas Eve Tragedy: Man Fatally Shot in St. Louis County Triple Shooting
A dispute on Christmas Eve took a devastating turn as gunfire erupted in north St. Louis County.
The altercation reportedly began at a business along the 11200 block of W Florissant Avenue, near Dunn Road and Interstate Highway 270, before escalating outside the premises.
The involved parties departed the location before the shooting occurred, as stated in a Sunday morning release from the St. Louis County Police Department.
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Three Victims Found, One Fatally Injured
At 2:22 a.m., St. Louis County police officers responded to the scene, discovering three men afflicted by gunshot wounds.
While two men sustained injuries that were not life-threatening and were rushed to a nearby hospital, the third victim suffered severe, life-threatening injuries.
Tragically, despite medical intervention, he succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
The police have not disclosed further details regarding the incident. Updates will be provided as information becomes available.
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Authorities urge anyone with knowledge about the event to contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210.
Additionally, individuals wishing to remain anonymous or seek a potential reward can contact CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).
