1 person in critical condition following overnight shooting in Wellston

Police are investigating an overnight shooting in Wellston that left one person in critical condition.

By First Alert 4 Staff

Published: Jun. 2, 2025 at 5:24 AM CDT

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Police are investigating an overnight shooting in Wellston that left one person in critical condition.

According to the North County Police Co-op, the shooting happened around 1:30 a.m. at Trojan Park.

Police say one person was shot in the head and is in critical condition.

First Alert 4 will update this story as new information becomes available.

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