Downtown St. Louis businesses, police discuss crime solutions [Video]

ST. LOUIS — Windows are still boarded up in downtown St. Louis following the July 4th mass shooting. 

It’s been nearly one week since gunfire hospitalized seven people and damaged businesses along with it. 

The crime plaguing the heart of our city continues to be top of mind for business owners and city leaders. 

There’s a lot of conversations happening right now between the police chief, city officials and people who call downtown home. 

Just two days ago, 5 On Your Side spoke with downtown business owner Matt Ratz, whose restaurant was damaged during the violence. Due to that story, a meeting between Ratz and city leaders is now in the works. 

“You need the St. Louis region to prosper. A downtown is the lifeline of that, and you need downtown, you need tourism, …