High school hockey player, 16, shot while driving home from game with his dad

ST. LOUIS (KMOV/Gray News) – A high school hockey player was riding home from a game when he was shot and critically injured near St. Louis, police said.

Colin Brown, 16, was playing in a hockey game for Christian Brothers College High School (CBC) at the Affton Ice Rink on Saturday night.

After the game, he was riding home in a car with his dad when he was shot on Interstate 55 around 10:30 p.m. Saturday.

Colin was taken to an area hospital with critical injuries. As of Monday afternoon, he was listed in critical but stable condition.

“He’s the type of kid that every coach wants on his team,” said CBC Hockey Coach Ryan Trenz.

On Monday, coaches, teams and players from across the Missouri and Illinois hockey communities gathered at the Metro Rec Plex in O’Fallon, Illinois for a prayer vigil to the Brown family.

The vigil was hosted by Colin’s former team, the O’Fallon Panthers.

Colin was on the team at O’Fallon Township High School before transferring to CBC this school year.

“People don’t understand the importance of the hockey family, the hockey community,” said Dan Sommer, the assistant coach for the Panthers.

Close to 200 people attended the vigil.

The nonprofit DAWG Nation Hockey Foundation has set up a fundraiser to help Colin’s family. The foundation’s board has approved a 3-to-1 matching program for every dollar donated, up to $2,500. Click here to donate.

The St. Louis Blues made a statement on social media, writing:

“The hearts and minds of the St. Louis Blues organization are with Affton Americans and CBC’s Colin Brown and his family, friends and teammates. Please keep Colin in your thoughts during this difficult time.”

In separate statements, Colin’s family and CBC High School called the shooting “senseless.”

St. Louis police are urging anyone with information that can assist them in their investigation to CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS.

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