Reports of New Year’s gunfire increased by 47% in St. Louis: Police

Jan 1, 2026 - 16:00
Reports of New Year’s gunfire increased by 47% in St. Louis: Police
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department released numbers for “shots fired” calls and Shotspotter activations for New Year’s Eve and the early morning hours of New Year’s Day. The stats show a dramatic increase in the number of calls to police about gunfire.