Man shot, SLMPD cars 'collide' while responding

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the Fairground neighborhood Wednesday, and in which two police vehicles collided while on their way to the scene.

According to police, a call for a shooting came in just before midnight in the 4500 block of Fair Ave. Officers found a 28-year-old man inside a car with a gunshot wound to his head.

The man was transported to the hospital and was listed in a critical but stable condition, unable to provide a statement to police.

Officials added in the release that while en route to the incident, two marked SLMPD SUV's "collided with each other." One officer had a minor knee injury but refused medical treatment.

Anyone with information surrounding the shooting is asked to contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous or potentially receive a reward.