Video shows St. Louis County police officer shooting into car full of teens

St. Louis County police released video on August 19, 2026, documenting a shooting that occurred on July 5, 2026. The incident took place in a McDonald's parking lot on Bellefontaine Road in Spanish Lake during a chaotic night involving fireworks and crowds of young people. The footage shows a St. Louis County police officer firing shots into a vehicle filled with teenagers, resulting in injuries to two teens. Police Chief Juan Cox addressed the media regarding the event.