By C1 Staff
ST. LOUIS — The correctional officer who was shot earlier today is still hospitalized, but his injuries are non-life threatening.
KSDK reports that the shooting took place around 8:30 this morning while the officer was walking to a bus stop. The officer was in full uniform at the time.
The officer started a conversation with another man at the bus stop, who then robbed the officer. Police do not believe the robbery was targeted.
The officer attempted to defend himself, but the shooter got away with the officer’s wallet. It’s believed the robber was inside a green Honda Accord just before he approached the officer.
This is a developing story and we will release more information as it becomes available.