More St. Louis juveniles injured in shootings

More violence in violence-plagued St. Louis.

Police say two teenagers have been injured in a shooting in The Gate District of St. Louis.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the shooting happened around 9 p.m. Thursday along Rutger Street, a residential area in the district.

Police say the 14-year-old was shot in the back and the 16-year-old was shot in a shoulder and a leg. Police said both teens were conscious when first responders arrived.

Police have not released the victims’ names or announced any arrests in the case.

This year, St Louis has seen a surge of gun violence involving children.

Well over 100 children have been victims of gun violence in St. Louis this year, including several fatal shootings.