By Associated Press - Monday, November 18, 2019

ST. LOUIS (AP) - The suspect in a St. Louis kidnapping, and the alleged victim, are both being treated for injuries after the car they were in crashed.

KMOV-TV reports that the accident happened Monday, a day after the 27-year-old woman was reportedly abducted in south St. Louis city. Detectives believe the 22-year-old suspect shot at the woman’s feet, forcing her into the car at gunpoint.

Police say the car crashed Monday morning in north St. Louis, after the driver ran a traffic stop.



The car had been reported stolen in St. Louis County. Police say a gun was recovered from the vehicle.

Police have not disclosed details about the conditions of the suspect and the victim.

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Information from: KMOV-TV, http://www.kmov.com

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