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Man shot in mouth at Sasha's on Shaw, 2 victims hit with shrapnel

The man was breathing but not conscious. Two other people were hit with shrapnel when the shooting happened.

ST. LOUIS — A man in his 30s was shot in the face and two other people were hit with shrapnel at Sasha's on Shaw late Saturday night.

The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department responded at 9:48 p.m. to 4069 Shaw Blvd., the address for Sasha's on Shaw in south city.

A 36-year-old man was shot in the mouth, police said. He was breathing but not conscious when officers arrived. He was rushed to a hospital in critical condition and his vitals were unstable. However, police said it appears he will survive.

A 36-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man were hit by bullet fragments. They are expected to recover.

Police have not released any further information at this time.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information is confirmed.

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