The St. Louis Post Dispatch reports that a St. Louis police sergeant was shot in the face near Hampton and Pernod avenues around 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Police said he was shot twice, was conscious, was in serious condition but was expected to live.
Hampton was blocked off in both directions at Pernod.
The officer’s SUV was in the left lane on Hampton facing north. Shattered glass from the driver’s side window could be seen on the street.