21-month-old baby boy shot dead in Missouri

It is unclear who is responsible for the toddler’s death.

By Michelle Hennessy Tuesday 25 Aug 2015, 10:47 PM

Aug 25th 2015, 10:47 PM 27,842 Views 32 Comments

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POLICE IN ST Louis, Missouri, have confirmed a 21-month-old baby boy was shot and killed today.

The child shot in the 7700 Utica block of Utica was a 21-mth old male. pic.twitter.com/NWqku1uEkb
— St. Louis County PD (@stlcountypd) August 25, 2015

Source: St. Louis County PD/Twitter

CBS St Louis reports the boy was brought to hospital by relatives. Police say they have not established the circumstances of the shooting but a woman believed to be the boy’s mother is being questioned at the hospital about what happened.

Stl Co police Sgt. Brian Schellman says a 21-month old boy is shot dead. Unknown who fired the shot. pic.twitter.com/BodnvSwt1L
— Kevin Killeen (@KMOXKilleen) August 25, 2015

Source: Kevin Killeen/Twitter

Neighbor said house down the street from house suspected in today's infant fatal shooting was recent scene of drive-by shooting. @stltoday
— Nancy Cambria (@nanecam) August 25, 2015

Source: Nancy Cambria/Twitter

It is thought the shooting may have taken place inside a home in the Hanley Hills neighbourhood.

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21-month-old baby boy shot dead in Missouri

It is unclear who is responsible for the toddler’s death.