Teen Hockey Player Dies After Stray Bullet Strikes Car on Missouri Highway

Colin Brown, 16, succumbed to injuries days after being shot while riding home with his father, with police intensifying efforts to find those responsible.

Colin Brown, a 16-year-old hockey player from Christian Brothers College High School in St. Louis, was struck by a stray bullet on Interstate 55 while returning from a game with his father on Saturday night.
Brown was transported to the hospital in critical condition but passed away on Wednesday morning, with his family expressing gratitude for the support of law enforcement and the hockey community.
Brown's organs were donated to save four lives, reflecting his family's commitment to helping others and honoring his aspiration to become a doctor.
Police are investigating the incident as part of a suspected rolling gunfight and have urged residents near I-55 and Loughborough Avenue to review security footage for potential evidence.
Tributes have poured in from Brown's school, teammates, and the broader hockey community, with the St. Louis Blues honoring his memory during a game and raising funds for his family.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch