ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis police continue to investigate after a gunman pulled down the pants of a teenager and shot him before leaving with the victim's pants, duffel bag and cellphone.
The shooting happened Saturday in broad daylight. The 18-year-old victim is hospitalized in stable condition. No arrests have been made.
Police said the victim was walking when the gunman approached from behind and pulled down the teenager's pants before shooting him in the abdomen, removing his pants and running to a getaway car with the pants, phone and bag.
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