Police investigating after man shot, killed following altercation

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - St. Louis County Police are investigating after they say a man was shot and killed following an altercation in North County.

Police say they were called to the 1400 block of Criterion Avenue around 5 p.m. on Tuesday for a shooting. At the scene, police say they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound.

The man was taken to an area hospital, where he later died.

A person of interest has been taken into custody. Police say their early investigation has revealed the shooting happened after an altercation between the victim and the suspect.

Police ask anyone with information about this shooting to call them at 636-529-8210. Anonymous tips can be called to CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).