Police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred early this morning in St. Louis near 9th and Chambers, resulting in one man's death and injuries to three others. The shooting happened around 3:30 a.m., and among the injured, one person is in critical condition while two others managed to reach the hospital independently. Homicide detectives [...]
Firefighters in St. Louis have been responding to a series of fires, including dumpster, brush, building, and car fires, throughout the city. The fires have occurred in various locations, with a dumpster fire reported near Emerson and Lillian in Walnut Park East, and brush fires at Chouteau and South 14th, as well as North 14th [...]
A child was hospitalized after being burned by fireworks in North St. Louis. The incident occurred on Plover Avenue, near the south end of Walnut Park East. Fire officials confirmed that the child was taken to the hospital following the incident. The severity of the child's injuries remains unclear at this time. All facts in [...]
A man was arrested in downtown St. Louis after allegedly hitting a police officer near Broadway and Market. The incident occurred when the man, wearing a yellow shirt, reportedly struck the officer. He attempted to flee the scene but was quickly apprehended by law enforcement. Thankfully, the officer involved in the incident was not injured, [...]
Police arrested at least 60 people, around 45 of them under 18, Friday night into early Saturday morning for illegal fireworks and other disturbances. Charges range from discharging fireworks and resisting arrest. When the parents of the juveniles arrived to pick them up, they were cited as well. The crackdown began around 6 p.m. near [...]
Saturday will be a mostly sunny and hot day with temperatures in the mid 90s. Beginning overnight we could see some scattered showers with that activity increasing for Sunday. Scattered showers and storms will be with us through the day, but severe weather is not expected. Highs on Sunday will be near 90 but the [...]
ALTON — A 17-year-old female was fatally shot early Friday morning, July 4, 2025, on Oakwood Avenue, prompting an ongoing investigation by the Alton Police Department. At approximately 2 a.m. on July 4, officers responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting in the 900 block of Oakwood Avenue. Upon arrival, they found the victim with an apparent gunshot wound. Officers provided immediate aid until the Alton Fire Department arrived to assume medical care. The victim was transported to a local hospital and later airlifted to a St. Louis area hospital due to the severity of her injuries, where she subsequently died. The Alton Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division has been activated and is actively investigating the incident. The Illinois State Police Crime Scene Unit assisted with processing the scene. Additional support was provided by officers from the East Alton Police Department, Wood River Police Department, SIUE Police Department, Madison County Sheriff’s
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