FLORISSANT, Mo. – An innocent bystander was hit by a stray bullet while inside their home Monday morning.
According to Officer Steve Michael, a spokesman for the Florissant Police Department, the shooting occurred at 7 a.m. on New Florissant Road.
Police claim two vehicles were speeding southbound and exchanging gunfire. One of the rounds went through a nearby home and struck a bystander in their foot.
The victim was taken to a local hospital and treated, Michael said. Their injury was not life-threatening.
Michael said police cannot provide further information because the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact the Florissant Police Department at 314-831-7000 or CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS.