Police said the child was hospitalized with a life-threatening injuries.
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — A child was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being shot Wednesday night in north St. Louis County.
According to the St. Louis County Police Department, officers responded just before 10:30 p.m. to the shooting in the 11100 block of Pritchard Drive to find a 10-year-old suffering from a bullet-related injury.
Police said the child was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
A man was taken into custody in connection with the shooting, police said.
The investigation was ongoing as of Thursday morning.
Anyone with information about the shooting was asked to contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210 to speak with investigators. To remain anonymous, contact CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).
Resources for crime victims
If you have been a victim of a crime or know someone who has been, 5 On Your Side has compiled a list of resources.
The Crime Victim Center of St. Louis has multiple programs to support victims of crime. Crime Victim Center’s programs range from direct services to crime victims as well as “creating awareness and change within the systems they encounter.”
Life Outside of Violence “helps those harmed by stabbing, gunshot or assault receive the treatment, support and resources they need to find alternatives to end the cycle of violence.”
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis has the Neighborhood Healing Network, which serves people who have experienced crime, violence or been the victim of an incident that caused trauma.
The Bullet Related Injury Clinic (BRIC) is a community-based clinic in St. Louis that helps people heal after they have been injured by a bullet. The BRIC was established to help people who are discharged from the emergency department after being shot.
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