Owner Of 'Gus Gus Fun Bus' Hit In Robbery Attempt, In ICU

ST. LOUIS, MO — Mike Arnold, the owner of "Gus Gus Fun Bus," a local party bus available for events, winery trips and pub cruises, was hit by a truck Saturday afternoon in downtown St. Louis as he tried to take photos of suspects in an attempted robbery.

The attack happened just after 12:30 p.m. on Chestnut Street, less than a block from Kiener Plaza where Arnold had been participating in "Taste of Downtown STL," a restaurant festival.

Another person was also struck during the robbery attempt, the Post-Dispatch reports.

Fox 2 St. Louis reports Arnold suffered multiple broken bones, cuts and lacerations. He is currently in intensive care and breathing on a ventilator.

Arnold's family told the station that he was intentionally hit, but police haven't released any further details or identified any suspects.

Anyone with information should contact St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers toll free at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477). All callers can remain anonymous. Tips can also be submitted through the CrimeStoppers website or free app.

A friend of Arnold's family has set up a GoFundMe page to cover medical bills and support his family while he is in the hospital. Several area businesses will also be holding fundraisers over the next few days.

• Wednesday, 6/20:
  
  • Third Wheel Brewing will donate $1 from every pint or flight and 10 percent of all food purchases during Trivia Night. Trivia is free for 21+, and begins at 7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, 6/21:
  
  • Main and Mill Brewing will donate 15 percent of all sales
  • Kirkwood Station Brewing will donate 100 percent of beer sales from the Moore Bier Series. Begins at 5pm. Cash donations will also be shared on-site.
  • Two Plumbers Brewery will donate 15 percent of all sales.
  • Gioia's will donate 100 percent of profit from all sales. The Hill location will be staying open until 8pm, with live music from Matt Dal and beer from 2nd Shift Brewing.
  • Ferguson Brewing Company will donate 15 percent of all sales.
  • Yoga Buzz at the Weingarten will donate 20 percent of all ticket sales.
• Saturday, 6/23
  
  • Steve's Hot Dogs (both locations) will donate 15 percent of all sales all day. The Hill location (2131 Marconi) is open 10 am to 4 pm. The TG location is 3457 Magnolia from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

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