ST. LOUIS—The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is searching for two suspects involved in shooting a 19-year-old high school student at a school bus stop Monday morning.

"It’s a horrible act of violence that we wont stand for," said Mitch McCoy, Director of Public Affairs and Information for SLMPD. "Anybody that has a disregard for human life will be fully investigated and held accountable by this police department. And that’s what’s going to happen here." 

What You Need To Know

  • A 19-year-old high school student is expected to make a full recovery after he was shot by two men in South St Louis during an altercation at a school bus stop
  • The men stole his phone but it was recovered by police

  • Police are searching for the suspects

  • The victim's school has offered support to the victim's family

According to police, the school bus driver called police around 7 a.m., leading officers to Pennsylvania Avenue and Potomac Street. When police arrived on the scene and found the victim, he was conscious and breathing. He'd been shot twice, with at least one gunshot wound to his torso. Investigators said the victim was not shot on a school bus.

Police say two men had a verbal exchange with the 19-year-old who was holding his phone. One of the two men stole the victim's phone and shots were fired during the altercation. The 19-year-old was struck by two bullets.  He was taken to an area hospital and is expected to make a full recovery per police. Officers recovered the stolen phone at the scene.

The investigation is ongoing. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

The victim's school (which per SLMPD's request is not being identified) released a statement:

"We are deeply saddened to share that one of our students was injured in a tragic incident on Monday morning. Our thoughts are with the student and their family during this difficult time. We have been in contact with the family and are here to support them in any way we can. The safety and well-being of our students are always our top priorities, and we remain in communication with authorities as they continue their investigation. Any details about the incident should come from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. We have also been in contact with First Student, which provides bus transportation for our schools, and greatly appreciate the bus driver's quick response and care in this situation."