ST. LOUIS (KMOX) - Two suspects are in custody after being involved in a officer-involved shooting in South City Tuesday morning.
According to St. Louis Police Lt. Col Eric Larson, officers received a report of two suspects tampering with a vehicle in South City at around 8:40 a.m.
When officers arrived, they were able to locate the suspects who matched the descriptions.
One of the suspects surrendered immediately while another proceeded to run from officers.
One officer pursued the suspect to a house in the 7000 block of Morgan Ford Road where an armed confrontation began.
The officer discharged his firearm and fired several shots but nobody was struck.
The suspect was eventually captured. The suspect was found carrying a semi auto handgun that was recovered at the scene.
An investigation is still ongoing to determine if the gun was displayed or pointed the officer.
Part of Morgan Ford Road is closed and blocked off by police.