SUMMARY: The St. Louis community mourns Officer David Lee, who was tragically killed in the line of duty over the weekend. An 18-year veteran of the police department, Officer Lee was assisting an off-duty firefighter at the scene of a crash on I-70 when he was struck by a vehicle that lost control. Despite efforts to save him, he succumbed to injuries during emergency surgery. Memorials are growing outside the North Patrol station, and a procession honored his service. The BackStoppers organization will assist his family, and investigations into the incident continue as potential charges are anticipated against the suspected driver.

The injured officer, identified as Officer David Lee, was an 18-year veteran of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. He was rushed to the hospital after the crash in critical condition. Lee passed away on Sunday afternoon in the presence of family and friends.

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SUMMARY: The St. Louis Metropolitan Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Saturday afternoon on Floyd Avenue in the Walnut Park West neighborhood. Officers responded to the scene shortly after 5 PM, where they found a man suffering from critical injuries. He was transported to a hospital for treatment. Police are currently working to provide updates on the investigation.

Saint Louis Metropolitan Police officers are investigating a shooting in north St. Louis in the Walnut Park West neighborhood.

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SUMMARY: The 15th annual Pedal the Cause event in St. Charles has been canceled due to lightning, affecting over 5,000 expected participants. The event typically features rides ranging from 10 to 100 miles, with organizers hoping to still provide lunch for those registered. Pedal the Cause raises essential funds for cancer research and has supported 228 projects to date. Despite the cancellation, the previous day’s events, including a kids’ ride and a banquet, saw significant attendance. Updates will be provided as the situation develops.

Due to the lightning threat, Pedal the Cause has cancelled their rides this morning.

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