The spokesman said a large response, including ambulances from four different departments, reported to the scene because they did not know how significant it was.
Officers with St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department responded to shootings in Greater Ville, Carondelet, Dutchtown, Walnut Park and the Wells-Goodfellow area.
"We know that the faith community alone cannot stop gun violence, but we can take some steps to help keep our children safe," the Rev. Maurice McDaniel said.