Juvenile arrested in connection with shooting, robbery, assault near Fenton

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) -A juvenile is being accused and charged with a robbery, shooting and assault that occurred Saturday near Fenton.

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said that shortly after noon Saturday, a deputy responded to a call for a robbery on the 20 block of Georgia Spur near Fenton.

An investigation indicates that a man arranged to sell items to the juvenile. During the meeting, the man was shot.

The deputy found the man with a gunshot wound to his arm and an injury to his head. The responding deputy rendered aid to the man until EMS arrived to the scene.

The man was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Authorities obtained a description of the suspect and a deputy found a person nearby who matched the description.

An investigation revealed the suspect’s identity and alleged involvement in the crime.

The investigation is ongoing; due to the suspect being a juvenile, the Juvenile Division assisted with the interview and took them into custody.