The victim allegedly refused to hand over his car keys, prompting one of the perpetrators to take out a gun and shoot him once in his left leg.
The gas station convenience store where the 20-year-old victim was shot in the leg by two would-be carjackers. (Google Maps)
A customer holds a Glock 17 pistol for sale at Redstone Firearms, in Burbank, California, US, on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. While White men still represent the largest group of gun owners in the US, women, and specifically Black women, represent a growing share of the market. Photographer: Kyle Grillot/Bloomberg via Getty Images (Kyle Grillot/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
‘BAMBOOZLED’ CARJACKERS END UP EMPTY-HANDED AFTER TRYING TO TAKE HOUSTON MAN'S CAR AT GUNPOINT
Following the attack, the two offenders "fled on foot," according to the St. Louis Police Department. Authorities shared that the two men did not steal the victim's vehicle following the attack.
A witness, who was with the victim at the time of the incident, drove the victim to a local hospital for treatment.
The St. Louis Police Department noted that officers received the call following the incident, at approximately 2:15 a.m.
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department said that the investigation is ongoing. If you have any information relevant to the case, contact the department at (314)-444-0100.