Crime & Safety

Shooter Surrounded After Shooting Near St. Louis Catholic School

Anyone with information should contact St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers toll free at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).

ST. LOUIS, MO — Police have surrounded a home in the 5400 block of Louisiana Avenue in south St. Louis after a shooting was reported nearby, Fox 2 reports. The shooting took place near Saint Cecilia School and Academy, a Catholic elementary school located on on Eichelberger Street in the city's Carondelet neighborhood — right around the corner from the home police have surrounded.

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There is no indication that any students were hurt. No further information has been released. Check back for updates.

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

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