Police Investigate Child Shot in Riverview, MO

St. Louis County, MO (February 4, 2025): St. Louis County Police Department Bureau of Crimes Against Persons detectives are investigating a shooting in the 400 block of Scenic Drive that resulted in critical injuries to a 10-year-old girl.

 

At 11:47 a.m., City of Riverview police officers responded to a call for service for a shooting in the 400 block of Scenic Drive in Riverview. Officers observed a child, approximately 10 years old, suffering from an apparent gunshot injury. The child was rushed to an area hospital for life saving treatment.

 

City of Riverview police requested St. Louis County Police Department Bureau of Crimes Against Persons detectives assume responsibility for the investigation.

 

The child is expected to survive at this point. A juvenile suspect is in custody at St. Louis County Family Court. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are being actively investigated at this time.

 

Additional information will be disseminated as it becomes available. 
  

Please contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210 to speak with investigators if you have any information regarding this incident.  To remain anonymous or potentially receive a reward, please contact CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477). 

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