A 27-year-old woman sustained life-threatening injuries after being shot Saturday in the parking garage of Missouri’s Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles. 

The unidentified victim underwent surgery at a nearby hospital after being shot in the neck around 2:30 a.m., as reported by St. Louis, Mo. Television channel KTVI. 

The St. Charles Police Department received an alert and hurried to the location. 

The victim, located on the second level of the parking structure, was able to inform officers of the name of her assailant. 

Soon after, Calvin Koong, 50, from St. Louis, was charged with first-degree domestic assault, first-degree kidnapping, and armed criminal action. 

As of late Saturday, he continued to be held at the St. Charles County Jail. His bail was established at $500K. 

Authorities stated that he was the boyfriend of the victim. 

 

Victim Inside Stationary Vehicle 

According to the Missouri TV station KSDK, the victim was in a vehicle registered to Koong, as seen in casino surveillance footage. 

She was seated in the driver's seat, and the driver’s door was ajar. The woman seemingly attempted to exit the vehicle. Koong shoved the woman into the car, and the two engaged in what authorities referred to as a struggle. 

She ultimately managed to escape from the vehicle. However, just a short distance away, she collapsed onto the garage pavement after being injured. 

Compassionate bystanders hurried to assist her and administer emergency first aid. They also notified the authorities. 

Koong attempted to escape, but was prevented from exiting the area due to a concrete block in the parking garage. 

A security guard from Ameristar Casino arrived shortly and detected Koong. 

 

Admitted to Firing 

The guard captured the suspect. He admitted to the guard, “I fired at her. “I fired at her.” KSDK reported that Koong later admitted to the police. 

Koong was apprehended by officers. They additionally examined the suspect’s vehicle and discovered a firearm. It was taken as proof. 

The matter was handed over to local authorities. If found guilty, Koong may face a prison sentence. 

Authorities did not disclose a reason for the shooting. 

The victim was quickly taken to the emergency room of the hospital. No updates on the victim’s condition as of late Saturday. Police did not promptly disclose information regarding her injuries. 

Charges may be elevated if the woman does not make it.