Accidental Shooting at Cedar Creek Lodge in Affton

A man was shot Thursday afternoon at the Cedar Creek Lodge condo complex on Olde English Road in Affton.

Police and crime scene officials were seen outside 7784 Olde English, one of the first buildings in the complex. It houses apartments 73-96, according to a sign on the building.

Lieutenant Bryan Ludwig of the St. Louis County Police told Patch the shooting was accidental.

"Two gentlemen in their 20s were playing with a loaded handgun, which they did not believe was loaded, and it went off," Ludwig said. "The victim was shot in the shoulder. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment." 

Ludwig added the man was in serious but stable condition at last check. Fox 2 News first reported the shooting and that the victim was transported to a local hospital. 

The case will be referred to the Prosecuting Attorney's Office for review, but Ludwig said the police did not arrest the other man for gun-related charges.