ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating an incident involving a man who intentionally threw fireworks at people and property over the recent holiday weekend.

The police department was alerted earlier this week after a video showing the man’s actions was posted on social media.

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According to the SLMPD, the suspect was seen near The Wheelhouse and on Washington Avenue in St. Louis setting off fireworks into a crowd.

In one part of the video, the man, who was a passenger in a car, threw a firework at a vehicle at an intersection.

The police have launched a Bomb and Arson investigation, which remains ongoing.

Authorities are urging anyone who was injured or believes they were a victim of the suspect to contact a Bomb and Arson detective at (314) 444-5380.

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