Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 4, 2021 – 11:40pm
MAJOR CASE SQUAD INVESTIGATING ASSAULT IN BEVERLY HILLS
At 7:10pm this evening, the North County Police Cooperative responded to the 3400 block of Lucas and Hunt Road for a report of shots fired at a Metro bus. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a Metro bus which had collided into a utility pole. The driver of the bus had suffered a gunshot wound to the upper body. The officers rendered aid and the victim was transported to a local hospital where he is in critical condition.
The bus was occupied at the time by several passengers. The passengers reported that a single gunshot originated from outside the bus and struck the driver while the bus was moving. No one else was injured from the gunshot.
The identity of the bus driver is being withheld pending notification of relatives.
Officers on the scene secured the area and notified Detectives. Shortly thereafter, the North County Police Cooperative requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis.
Lt. Tim Burger, of the Hazelwood Police Department, is the Commander assigned to this investigation. He will be assisted by Major Case Squad investigators working with North County Police Cooperative Detectives on this case.
Persons with information who wish to remain anonymous and be eligible for a CrimeStoppers reward of up to $5,000 can call 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).
Capt. Jon Romas
Public Information Officer – Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
314-690-8939
TWITTER: @MajorCaseSTL
