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Driver shoots pedestrian near Galleria Mall Tuesday evening, police say

The victim was taken to the hospital with injuries that were serious but not life-threatening.
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ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — A driver was arrested after police said the driver shot a person walking near the Galleria Mall Tuesday afternoon after an argument.

The Richmond Heights Police Department said the shooting happened at about 5 p.m. on Galleria Parkway near Interstate 170.

Police said two people walking in the area got into an argument with a driver. The driver then pulled out a gun and fired one shot. One of the people walking in the area was struck in the leg.

The victim was taken to the hospital with injuries that were serious but not life-threatening.

Police said the suspect was arrested and a gun was found.

Police said they do not know what the argument was about.

This story will be updated when more information becomes available.

Editor's note: A previous version of the story incorrectly said the Maryland Heights Police Department responded to the shooting. This story has been updated to correct that to the Richmond Heights Police Department.

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