Shooting investigation underway at motel in St. Louis County
Police said it’s unclear whether the shooting happened inside or outside. A 5 On Your Side photojournalist at the scene saw police tape surrounding several rooms Author: Dori Olmos Updated: 11:32 AM CDT May 4, 2021
BRIDGETON, Mo. Bridgeton police are investigating a shooting involving someone who was staying at a motel in north St. Louis County.
Officers responded at about 9:50 a.m. to the Red Roof Inn at 3470 Hollenberg Drive for a report of a shooting. They arrived to find one victim who was taken an a nearby hospital for treatment, said Major Mark Mossotti with the Bridgeton Police Department. Police did not have an update on the victim’s condition.
Suicidal mom, 37, took her daughter to Chuck E Cheese to celebrate her 4th birthday then shot the child and herself dead in SUV
Kanisha Kani Richardson, from Missouri, was found dead from apparent suicide alongside her daughter, Ava, who police say was shot to death
Mother and daughter were reported missing on January 13 and were found dead inside Richardson s parked SUV on January 16
Prior to murder-suicide, Richardson took Ava to Chuck E Cheese for early birthday celebration; she would have turned four on Monday
Police said Richardson had made suicidal statements