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Yahoo
2 days ago
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St. Louis police spike dozens of cars overnight after ‘stunt' driving
ST. LOUIS – St. Louis police spiked dozens of vehicles overnight while responding to an apparent late-night 'stunt' driving event, part of an ongoing push to curb reckless driving. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department reports that officers spiked around 40-50 cars that fled shortly after police activated their emergency lights and sirens. It's unclear how many of those vehicles were directly involved in stunt driving. SLMPD tells FOX 2 there were no immediate arrests and no reports of crashes or injuries. Just after midnight Saturday, officers responded to reports of dangerous driving in the 6500 block of Manchester Avenue, located in the City's Ellendale neighborhood. When they arrived, they found several vehicles 'performing stunts on a parking lot,' according to SLMPD. Drag racer survives frightening airborne crash at World Wide Technology Raceway As offices approached, the drivers scattered, speeding off in multiple directions. That's when police used spike strips to stop dozens of the fleeing vehicles. 'The spiking of these fleeing vehicles sends a clear message — this reckless behavior is not welcome in St. Louis and we will continue to enforce the law,' said Mitch McCoy, SLMPD Director of Public Affairs and Information, in a statement to FOX 2. Police shared one video clip with FOX 2 that appears to show several vehicles taking off in different directions after the alleged stunt driving event. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Multiple police units responded to the scene, including Mobile Reserve officers, along with the Anti-Crime Task Force, SWAT and Drug Enforcement & Intervention units. This response comes after various weekend incidents during which SLMPD responded to other reckless driving complaints, including dirt bike groups, which led to several arrests and vehicle seizures. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Yahoo
SLMPD clears Tower Grove Park after multiple fights reported
ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) responded to alerts of multiple fights at Tower Grove Park during a permitted event today. Mitch McCoy, the director of Public Affairs and Information for SLMPD, confirmed that one person was arrested and placed in custody. McCoy said SLMPD officers at the scene are clearing the park out for safety. Currently, information about what caused the fights or whether there are any injuries is limited. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
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1 dead, 4 injured after shooting in north St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – A man was left dead and four others were injured late Sunday night after a shooting at Fairground Park in north St. Louis. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD), the shooting occurred at Fairground Park around 11:40 p.m. in north St. Louis' Fairgrounds neighborhood. Police described the scene as large with numerous shots fired. When officers arrived on the scene, police spokesperson Mitch McCoy reported that they found a 24-year-old man shot in the stomach and a 23-year-old man shot in the lower back. As officers assisted these victims, additional calls reported more shooting victims at hospitals. Police said a 19-year-old man, who was among those transported privately to hospitals, later died from his injuries at the hospital. Additionally, a 20-year-old woman was grazed in the head, and a 35-year-old woman was shot in the stomach. Revisiting the St. Louis scenes of 'Escape From New York' – What do they look like today? McCoy noted that there was a large gathering at Fairground Park before the shooting began. He also mentioned that the Fairground Park area has been a focus for crime-fighting efforts due to previous incidents. Authorities have not identified any suspects in the case, and they urge anyone with information to contact police or CrimeStoppers. All facts from this article were gathered by KTVI journalists. This article was converted into this format with assistance from artificial intelligence. It has been edited and approved by KTVI staff. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
