Woman shot, killed after fight in south St. Louis escalates to gunfire
ST. LOUIS - A deadly shooting erupted on Gasconade Street in south St. Louis early Saturday afternoon, leaving one woman dead and another person injured.
Police responded to the 3600 block of Gasconade around 2:40 p.m. after reports of gunfire. Witnesses said the incident began with a fight that escalated, resulting in a woman being shot and killed. Another individual was grazed by a bullet, and a man possibly involved in the altercation is now in police custody.
"They were arguing back and forth up the street. Then they went down the street and somehow or another, the one girl ended up getting shot in a black Kia," said Tomica Curlee Starks, a witness.
Witnesses reported that the altercation involved a group of girls and quickly escalated to gunfire. A photo shared with FOX 2 shows a man in his 20s or 30s with braids being taken into custody by police. Nearby residents described the area as problematic, with frequent incidents of violence and disturbances. "Over here it’s bad at night. Prostitutes. Shootings at the bus stop," said Sue Dorr, a local resident.
The investigation into the homicide is ongoing, and police are urging anyone with information to contact Crimestoppers.
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