🌱 Quadruple Shooting Kills Two + Armory STL Hosts Christmas Party

Hey, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this chilly morning to walk you through all the most important things happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Very windy and frigid. High: 4 Low: 1.

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Here are the top 3 stories in St. Louis today:

1. Two people were killed and two more were injured in a quadruple shooting in north St. Louis on Wednesday night. The shooting occurred near the intersection of North Broadway and Riverview Boulevard around 10:30 p.m. on Dec. 21, where two male victims were pronounced dead at the scene. The St. Louis Police Department’s Homicide Division is currently investigating the incident. (KSDK.com)
2. A St. Louis "Santa Claus" is believed to be behind the theft of an abandoned boat near Arsenal Street in south city. Residents of Tower Grove South told police they saw the boat decorated with garland, lights, and a Santa figure on top shortly before it disappeared. A representative from City Towing says they believe the boat was likely stolen. (Riverfront Times)
3. The Armory STL is hosting a Christmas party tonight, Dec. 23, at 8:00 p.m. The event at the newly opened venue will feature the music of Boyz II Men, Mariah Carey, NSYNC, and more. Ugly sweaters are encouraged. (RiverBender.com)

Today in St. Louis:

• Dutchtown Holiday Celebration At Habitat For Humanity Saint Louis (5:00 PM)
• Hot Koolaid At Sky Music Lounge (9:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The St. Louis County Police Department is seeking help identifying a vehicle connected to a robbery and assault on Dec. 18. Visit the link to view photos of the vehicle, license plate number ZV9-2250, and contact the Communications Bureau at (636) 529-8210 or by email at mgeisman@stlouiscountymo.gov if you have any information about the case. (St. Louis County Police Department via Facebook)
• The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department shared holiday shopping crime prevention tips. Remember to store your valuables out of sight when parking at stores and avoid carrying more bags than you can handle. Visit the link to view more crime prevention tips. (St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (OFFICIAL) via Facebook)
• The City Museum is hosting a New Year's Eve celebration on Dec. 31 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Stop by to see Circus Harmony’s sparkling stilt walkers, captivating contortionists, joyful jugglers, and more! (City Museum, St Louis, MO via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing associate at Lightning Media Partners. Outside of work, she enjoys constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.