Two in custody after 16-year-old shot, killed in Midtown
ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department announced that two individuals are in custody following a fatal shooting in Midtown Monday evening.
According to police, shots were fired in a parking lot in the 3800 block of Laclede Ave. just after 7 p.m. Officers found a 16-year-old with multiple gunshot wounds who was pronounced dead at the scene.
SLMPD identified the teen as Darrell Price Tuesday.
Additionally, a 20-year-old man suffered from non-life-threatening gunshot injuries.
A preliminary investigation led police to believe that the victims and suspects knew each other, and that marijuana was involved with a potential robbery. SLMPD spokesperson Mitch McCoy said it is unclear who fired shots.
The injured 20-year-old was taken into custody. An 18-year-old man also surrendered to police, according to officials.
The Circuit's Attorney Office is coordinating with detectives. Homicide investigators were at the scene Tuesday continuing their investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Division at 314-444-5371 or CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous or potentially receive a reward.
