St. Louis police fatally shoot armed man on Meramec Street

St. Louis police fatally shot a man after responding to reports that he had pointed a gun at several people, including a 13-year-old girl, near Meramec Street and Gustine Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.

Police said officers received multiple 911 calls around 5:45 p.m. The man pointed a gun at a passing driver, opened the car door and got inside. The driver struggled with him over the gun and escaped as officers arrived.

Police said officers repeatedly ordered the man to get out of the car and drop the gun. When he refused, officers fired, striking him. He was taken to a hospital, where he died.

No officers or bystanders were injured, police said. The department’s Force Investigation Unit is investigating the shooting.