A St. Louis County police officer shot a man on Saturday night after the suspect pointed a firearm at the officer during a response to a call about gunshots. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. on Green Valley Drive, with police confirming that the officer fired shots, hitting the man at least once, who was subsequently hospitalized.
The police were alerted by a ShotSpotter activation in the area when the officer encountered the armed man. The officer, a 24-year-old with three years of experience, was unharmed in the exchange. As this incident is still under investigation, detailed updates are pending from law enforcement officials.
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