ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County Police Department Crimes Against Persons detectives are investigating an accidental shooting in the 14300 block of River Oaks Court that resulted in the death of a 17-year-old female.

At 4:35 p.m. on August 25, 2023, St. Louis County police officers from the North County Precinct responded to a call for service for an accidental shooting in the 14300 block of River Oaks Court. Arriving officers located a female suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The female was transported to an area hospital for life-saving treatment but succumbed to her injury and was pronounced deceased.

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This is an active investigation. Additional details will be disseminated as they become 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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