Downtown St. Louis police shooting: Suspect injured on Broadway Avenue; what we know so far

A suspect was shot by police near Broadway and Washington Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri and remains hospitalized. Details of the incident unclear.

Updated on: May 19, 2026 11:09 PM IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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A suspect was shot by a police officer on Broadway and Washington Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri, on Tuesday afternoon. The suspect was injured and is being treated at a medical facility. As of now, St. Louis police have not revealed the condition of the shooting suspect.

Videos from the scene of the shooting showed a crime scene tape at the intersection of Broadway and Washington Avenue. Multiple police vehicles and ambulances were seen attending to the scene.

Here's a video shared by local journalist, Derk Brown, on social media.

St. Louis Police Department has confirmed that no officer was injured in the shooting.

This story is being updated.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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