Suspect in custody after double shooting in High Ridge

HIGH RIDGE, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Two men were shot in Jefferson County on Thursday night.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that two men were shot around 8:30 p.m. in the 2800 block of High Ridge Blvd. A suspect is in custody.

After the shooting, Daves Diner High Ridge posted on social media about the shooting, stating it happened in their parking lot. The post read that all of their employees were safe.

Hideout Sports Bar also posted on social media after the shooting.

“Our hearts are broken over the senseless violence that has touched our High Ridge community. We lost a wonderful regular who was part of our Hideout family, and their absence will be deeply felt,” a portion of the post read.

No other information regarding the shooting has been released.