KANSAS CITY - Two women are in stable condition after being shot in The Grove in the St. Louis area around 1:30 Saturday night.
The Following is release from St. Louis Police spokesman Mitch McCoy:
Around 1:30am, officers patrolling The Grove observed a fight that turned into multiple shots being fired in the area of Manchester and Sarah.
Witnesses reported that a 34-year-old female pulled a firearm and fired a shot, striking a female victim in the leg.
A 22-year-old female, thinking her friend was hit by gunfire, fired a shot at the 34-year-old, striking the suspect in the back. The 22-year-old attempted to flee but was detained.
Both firearms were recovered at the scene. The individuals injured by gunfire were transported to the hospital and are stable.
The two females were taken into custody.
Our department recognizes and respects the importance of Pride celebrations in our community. In the last month leading up to June 28, we met on multiple occasions with stakeholders in The Grove to discuss public safety. Unfortunately, because this was not a secured or formally permitted event, our ability to manage crowd size, ensure adequate resources, and enforce safety measures was limited.
As attendance grew well beyond expectations and some disorderly conduct occurred. Our officers responded appropriately to protect all those present. We remain committed to working with the community in the future to ensure that large gatherings are properly coordinated, so everyone can celebrate safely.
