SAINT LOUIS, MO (KMOX) - St. Louis Police are investigating a fatal shooting early Sunday morning on a Metrolink train.
Police say a male victim was shot in the head minutes after midnight on a train at Debaliviere and Forest Park Parkway.
He died at the scene.
In a statement released Sunday morning, Bi-State Development President and CEO Taulby Roach says, "This level of gun violence is shocking." Roach says video evidence has been handed over to investigators.
Here is Roach's full statement:
“Very early this morning (April 17), there was an argument and shooting between two passengers on an eastbound Blue Line train at the Forest Park-DeBaliviere MetroLink Station. Sadly, the victim of this senseless act of violence has died. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is leading the investigation, so questions should be directed to them.
As is standard procedure, video and other relevant evidence is secured and provided to our police partners as we work closely to support their investigation.
This level of gun violence is shocking, and we are often frustrated on how to prevent such random acts in our community. However, we are hopeful that our resources and assistance with our police partners will solve this case. In cooperation with our police partners, Metro Transit has made many improvements to safety and security over the last two and a half years, and we will continue to invest in security and strong police partnerships now and in the future. This random act of violence is truly disappointing, but our transit community is worth fighting for.”
Taulby Roach
President and CEO
Bi-State Development
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