x
Breaking News
More () »

11-year-old boy shot in north St. Louis

Neighbors said the child was shot in a drive-by shooting.
Police near the scene of a shooting that sent an 11-year-old to the hospital.

Police are investigating after an 11-year-old boy was shot in north St. Louis Wednesday night.

Police said he was shot once in the buttocks at around 8:40 on the 5100 block of Northland Avenue. Police said the child was rushed to the hospital, but his injuries are not life-threatening.

Neighbors said it was a drive-by shooting. They said they heard as many as 16 gunshots.

The investigation is ongoing.

Before You Leave, Check This Out