ST. LOUIS — A 70-year-old man was injured Sunday afternoon during a shooting, according to police. Officers previously said the victim was a 7-year-old boy.
The shooting happened at about 3:50 p.m. in the 4500 block of Maryland Avenue in the Central West End, the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department said.
The man told police he was lounging by a pool when he was hit by a bullet that "fell from the sky," police said.
Officers at the scene saw the victim had been shot in the right thigh. EMS took the victim to a local hospital where he was listed with stable vital signs.
No additional information was released about the victim or the shooting.
This is a developing story. 5 On Your Side will update information as it is confirmed.
Resources for crime victims:
If you have been a victim of a crime or know someone who has been, 5 On Your Side has compiled a list of resources.
The Crime Victim Center of St. Louis has multiple programs to support victims of crime. Crime Victim Center’s programs range from direct services to crime victims as well as “creating awareness and change within the systems they encounter.”
Life Outside of Violence "helps those harmed by stabbing, gunshot or assault receive the treatment, support and resources they need to find alternatives to end the cycle of violence."
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis has the Neighborhood Healing Network, which serves people who have experienced crime, violence or been the victim of an incident that caused trauma.
