St. Louis, Missouri: Black Forest Apartments Shooting 2 dead, 1 injured

May 2024 · 2 minute read

Black Forest Apartments Shooting, In a distressing incident that occurred on Monday afternoon in Oakville, south St. Louis County, three individuals were shot, resulting in two fatalities and one person sustaining injuries. St. Louis County police reported that the shooting took place in the parking lot of Black Forest Apartments in the 5600 block of Chalet Hill Drive, prompting a swift response from law enforcement.

At approximately 1:15 p.m., officers arrived at the scene to find one man deceased on the Black Forest Apartments parking lot. Another male, in his late teens, succumbed to his injuries while being transported to the hospital. A third man was taken to a local hospital for treatment, and updates on his condition were not immediately provided by the authorities.

The incident involved two groups and two vehicles, and as of Monday afternoon, suspects remained at large. Police emphasized that the shooting did not appear to be random. Parts of Chalet Hill Drive at Baumgartner Road were temporarily closed during the investigation, with authorities advising drivers to avoid the area.

The Mehlville School District was alerted to the police activity just before 2 p.m. In response, several nearby schools, including Oakville High School, Oakville Middle School, Wohlwend Elementary School, and Oakville Elementary School, enacted the district’s “SECURE” protocol. Dismissals were delayed, and all school doors were locked, ensuring the safety of students and staff. Classes and meetings continued uninterrupted, and the protocol was lifted approximately an hour later.

Authorities urged anyone with information about the shooting to contact investigators at 636-529-8210. For those wishing to remain anonymous or potentially receive a reward, CrimeStoppers can be reached at 1-866-371-TIPS(8477). As the situation develops, further updates will be provided.

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