Support for CBC student wounded in I-55 shooting pouring in

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A teenager is fighting for his life after being shot late Saturday evening while riding in a car with his dad.

In a letter sent to student families, Christian Brothers College High School is asking for prayers and support for the victim, identified as Colin Brown, a junior at the school.

“We ask for prayers for Colin, his family, and for the medical team overseeing his care and recovery,” the letter reads.

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Colin and his father were driving home from the school’s varsity hockey game around 10:30 p.m. when someone shot into the family’s SUV, hitting the 16-year-old.

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Colin’s father continued driving to the area of South 4th and Walnut streets, where he was met by police and EMS. Emergency responders rushed Colin to the hospital, where he’s listed in critical condition.

According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the shooting took place in the southbound lanes of Interstate 55 near Loughborough Avenue.

In a post by Colin’s father on Facebook, he stated, “We believe that greater efforts are needed in the City of St. Louis and the surrounding region to support the police and equip them with the necessary tools to combat such senseless, violent gun crimes.”

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Due to Colin’s condition, the Homicide Division has assumed the ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the SLMPD’s Homicide Division directly at 314-444-5371. Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous and are interested in a possible reward can call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).

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First, we would like to express our gratitude to the SLMPD and the Illinois State Police, as well as the broader public safety community, for their continued efforts in apprehending the perpetrator(s) of this senseless crime against our beloved son, Colin.
As a family and as a former law enforcement official with over 28 years of experience, we believe that greater efforts are needed in the City of St. Louis and the surrounding region to support the police and equip them with the necessary tools to combat such senseless, violent gun crimes.
Additionally, we want to thank the St. Louis and Chicago hockey communities for their overwhelming support during this difficult time. In particular, we appreciate the hockey communities of Affton, Affton Central States, CBC, O’Fallon Ice Hockey Club, the Southern Illinois Ice Hawks, the Central State Developmental Hockey League, Mid States Hockey, and MVCHA.
Please continue to pray for our son and his medical team. Fight for Brownie #72.
Sincerely,
The Brown Family

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The international hockey community has united to support Colin. The Affton Hockey Club released a statement on Facebook, saying, “Affton Hockey asks all families to put a stick out in support of a critically injured player. We invite you to share a picture of your sticks in the comments to show prayers and support from our hockey family. Please respect the privacy of the family during this difficult time…”

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That post from the AHC has generated hundreds of replies, with well wishes from the St. Louis area and across the state, around the country, and beyond.

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