Jimmy John’s Worker Arrested in Shooting of Teenager Outside St. Louis Restaurant
In St. Louis, Missouri, a Jimmy John’s worker was arrested and charged after allegedly shooting a 14-year-old girl in the leg following an argument outside the restaurant near Saint Louis University Campus.
Charlotte, NC, September 7, 2026 — A Jimmy John’s employee has been arrested and charged in connection with the alleged shooting of a 14-year-old girl in St. Louis, Missouri. The incident reportedly occurred outside the sandwich shop, which is located near the Saint Louis University Campus.
According to preliminary reports, the arrest followed an altercation between the worker and the teenager. The argument is said to have taken place outside the establishment. Following the dispute, the worker is accused of shooting the 14-year-old girl, striking her in the leg.
The identity of the arrested Jimmy John’s worker and the specific charges filed have not yet been publicly disclosed by authorities. The condition of the 14-year-old victim was also not provided at the time of reporting. Information regarding the exact timeline of the incident, including the date and time it occurred, has also not been released.
The incident took place in a public area near Saint Louis University. Further details about the circumstances leading up to the argument, the nature of the dispute, and the sequence of events immediately following the alleged shooting are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the matter. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is handling the investigation. No additional information was available regarding the contractor’s name or any permit status related to the restaurant’s operations.
Story summarized from the original created by Karla Vasquez Mejia, Gray News staff on www.wbtv.com, see more information here.
