Suspects Open Fire on Police and Federal Agents During Traffic Stop
Thekla Ave & Riverview Blvd
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Summary
- St. Louis Police are searching for suspects who opened fire on officers and federal agents during a traffic stop Tuesday night in the Walnut Park neighborhood. The shooting occurred after 9 p.m. at Thekla Avenue and Riverview Boulevard when a vehicle approached and opened fire on officers.
- No officers were injured.
- Police pursued the suspect vehicle — a gray Ford Fusion with no license plate and a faded bumper sticker — which stopped in the 1500 block of Sells Avenue before the suspects fled on foot and escaped despite an extensive search. SLMPD detectives believe the shooting was an attempted ambush of the officers.
Timeline
Anyone with information is asked to call SLMPD detectives at [314-444-0001](tel:314-444-0001). Tips can also be submitted anonymously to CrimeStoppers at [866-371-8477](tel:866-371-8477) for a possible cash reward.
McCoy warned the suspects will be identified through ballistics evidence. "We're going to know exactly where your gun was fired... we are going to be able to find you, bring you to justice, take you into custody."
Police are asking residents and businesses in the area to review surveillance footage from between 8:45 p.m. and 10 p.m., particularly around Thekla Avenue, Riverview Boulevard, and the neighborhood between Melrose Avenue and McLaran Avenue, including Tara Lane and Drury Lane.
SLMPD detectives believe the shooting was an attempted ambush of law enforcement. "Tonight was a very close call," said SLMPD spokesperson Mitch McCoy.
Officers pursued the suspect vehicle — a gray Ford Fusion with no license plate and a faded bumper sticker — to the 1500 block of Sells Avenue, where the suspects fled on foot and escaped despite an extensive search.
No officers or agents were injured.
St. Louis Police and federal agents were conducting a traffic stop at Thekla Avenue and Riverview Boulevard in the Walnut Park neighborhood after 9 p.m. Tuesday when a vehicle approached and opened fire on officers.
Incident reported at Thekla Ave & Riverview Blvd.
Anyone with information is asked to call SLMPD detectives at [314-444-0001](tel:314-444-0001). Tips can also be submitted anonymously to CrimeStoppers at [866-371-8477](tel:866-371-8477) for a possible cash reward.
McCoy warned the suspects will be identified through ballistics evidence. "We're going to know exactly where your gun was fired... we are going to be able to find you, bring you to justice, take you into custody."
Police are asking residents and businesses in the area to review surveillance footage from between 8:45 p.m. and 10 p.m., particularly around Thekla Avenue, Riverview Boulevard, and the neighborhood between Melrose Avenue and McLaran Avenue, including Tara Lane and Drury Lane.
SLMPD detectives believe the shooting was an attempted ambush of law enforcement. "Tonight was a very close call," said SLMPD spokesperson Mitch McCoy.
Officers pursued the suspect vehicle — a gray Ford Fusion with no license plate and a faded bumper sticker — to the 1500 block of Sells Avenue, where the suspects fled on foot and escaped despite an extensive search.
No officers or agents were injured.
St. Louis Police and federal agents were conducting a traffic stop at Thekla Avenue and Riverview Boulevard in the Walnut Park neighborhood after 9 p.m. Tuesday when a vehicle approached and opened fire on officers.
Incident reported at Thekla Ave & Riverview Blvd.
Anyone with information is asked to call SLMPD detectives at [314-444-0001](tel:314-444-0001). Tips can also be submitted anonymously to CrimeStoppers at [866-371-8477](tel:866-371-8477) for a possible cash reward.
McCoy warned the suspects will be identified through ballistics evidence. "We're going to know exactly where your gun was fired... we are going to be able to find you, bring you to justice, take you into custody."
Police are asking residents and businesses in the area to review surveillance footage from between 8:45 p.m. and 10 p.m., particularly around Thekla Avenue, Riverview Boulevard, and the neighborhood between Melrose Avenue and McLaran Avenue, including Tara Lane and Drury Lane.
SLMPD detectives believe the shooting was an attempted ambush of law enforcement. "Tonight was a very close call," said SLMPD spokesperson Mitch McCoy.
Officers pursued the suspect vehicle — a gray Ford Fusion with no license plate and a faded bumper sticker — to the 1500 block of Sells Avenue, where the suspects fled on foot and escaped despite an extensive search.
No officers or agents were injured.
St. Louis Police and federal agents were conducting a traffic stop at Thekla Avenue and Riverview Boulevard in the Walnut Park neighborhood after 9 p.m. Tuesday when a vehicle approached and opened fire on officers.
Incident reported at Thekla Ave & Riverview Blvd.
Anyone with information is asked to call SLMPD detectives at [314-444-0001](tel:314-444-0001). Tips can also be submitted anonymously to CrimeStoppers at [866-371-8477](tel:866-371-8477) for a possible cash reward.
McCoy warned the suspects will be identified through ballistics evidence. "We're going to know exactly where your gun was fired... we are going to be able to find you, bring you to justice, take you into custody."
Police are asking residents and businesses in the area to review surveillance footage from between 8:45 p.m. and 10 p.m., particularly around Thekla Avenue, Riverview Boulevard, and the neighborhood between Melrose Avenue and McLaran Avenue, including Tara Lane and Drury Lane.
SLMPD detectives believe the shooting was an attempted ambush of law enforcement. "Tonight was a very close call," said SLMPD spokesperson Mitch McCoy.
Officers pursued the suspect vehicle — a gray Ford Fusion with no license plate and a faded bumper sticker — to the 1500 block of Sells Avenue, where the suspects fled on foot and escaped despite an extensive search.
No officers or agents were injured.
St. Louis Police and federal agents were conducting a traffic stop at Thekla Avenue and Riverview Boulevard in the Walnut Park neighborhood after 9 p.m. Tuesday when a vehicle approached and opened fire on officers.
Incident reported at Thekla Ave & Riverview Blvd.
Anyone with information is asked to call SLMPD detectives at [314-444-0001](tel:314-444-0001). Tips can also be submitted anonymously to CrimeStoppers at [866-371-8477](tel:866-371-8477) for a possible cash reward.
McCoy warned the suspects will be identified through ballistics evidence. "We're going to know exactly where your gun was fired... we are going to be able to find you, bring you to justice, take you into custody."
Police are asking residents and businesses in the area to review surveillance footage from between 8:45 p.m. and 10 p.m., particularly around Thekla Avenue, Riverview Boulevard, and the neighborhood between Melrose Avenue and McLaran Avenue, including Tara Lane and Drury Lane.
SLMPD detectives believe the shooting was an attempted ambush of law enforcement. "Tonight was a very close call," said SLMPD spokesperson Mitch McCoy.
Officers pursued the suspect vehicle — a gray Ford Fusion with no license plate and a faded bumper sticker — to the 1500 block of Sells Avenue, where the suspects fled on foot and escaped despite an extensive search.
No officers or agents were injured.
St. Louis Police and federal agents were conducting a traffic stop at Thekla Avenue and Riverview Boulevard in the Walnut Park neighborhood after 9 p.m. Tuesday when a vehicle approached and opened fire on officers.
Incident reported at Thekla Ave & Riverview Blvd.
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