Police in St. Louis are seeking information from the public regarding a fatal shooting incident that took place on Interstate 55 near Loughborough last Saturday night. The incident resulted in the tragic death of CBC High School student Colin Brown, who was struck by a stray bullet while sitting in the passenger seat of a vehicle driven by his father.
According to reports, the shooting occurred during a rolling gun fight in the opposite lanes of the interstate, with multiple shooters believed to be involved and wielding automatic weapons. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department has indicated that they are in possession of new video footage related to the incident, which detectives are currently reviewing.
The shooting incident came to an end near Ballpark Village, close to Broadway and Walnut. Emergency responders provided a timeline of their actions following the incident, with EMS receiving the initial call at 10:36:38 p.m. A medic unit was dispatched about two minutes later, arriving at the staging location by 10:39:08 p.m. However, they had to wait for police to secure the scene before proceeding further. Police were able to secure the scene by 10:46:04 p.m., and the medic unit arrived on the scene at 10:52:50 p.m.
A fire department representative explained that it is standard protocol to wait for police to secure a crime scene before allowing medics to respond. SLMPD Spokesperson Mitch McCoy highlighted the challenges faced by emergency responders in locating the exact scene of the incident, given the moving nature of the situation and the multiple locations involved.
The primary focus now is on apprehending the individual or individuals responsible for the shooting. Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed anything suspicious on Interstate 55 that Saturday night to come forward with information. Tips from the public are considered invaluable in solving this case. If you have any information that could assist in the investigation, please contact the St. Louis Police Homicide Division at 314-444-5371 or email homicidecoldcase@slmpd.org. Your assistance could make a significant difference in bringing the perpetrators to justice and ensuring the safety of the community.
