ST. LOUIS - A 16-year-old boy was hospitalized in critical, unstable condition after a shooting Thursday, Oct. 15, in Kingsway East. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation.

District 5 officers responded shortly after 4:30 p.m. to the 1700 block of North Euclid Avenue, where they found the teen on the front porch of a residence with an apparent gunshot wound.

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Abbott EMS took him to an area hospital. Homicide detectives were requested at the scene and took over the investigation.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call the Homicide Division directly at 314-444-5371. Anyone with a tip who wants to remain anonymous and is interested in a possible cash reward can contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477). Only tips submitted to CrimeStoppers that lead to a felony arrest are eligible for CrimeStoppers’ rewards.

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