A high school hockey player from southern Illinois died this week after being shot on a St. Louis interstate while riding home from a hockey game, authorities said.

Devastated to hear of the passing of Colin Brown, a 16-year-old who was tragically shot while riding home from his hockey game on I-55. The lawlessness plaguing St. Louis must stop, and the criminal responsible for this tragedy must be held accountable. Claudia and I are… pic.twitter.com/fqBKItmU4O

Colin Brown was struck by a stray bullet on Interstate 55 in St. Louis as he was on his way home from a game with his family Saturday night.