Groom shot in head by masked gunman during wedding

ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis man remains in critical condition in the hospital Monday after he was shot in the head by a masked gunman during his wedding reception Friday night.

Police say two masked gunmen entered the backyard of the bride, Dulce Gonzalez, in St. Louis early Saturday morning as guests continued to attend the couple’s wedding in a small home. KSDK-TV reported Monday.

Her sister, Yaribeth Peña, told the station that two men wearing balaclavas ordered the guests not to move.

Police told the station that one of the gunmen stood behind the groom, 32-year-old Manuel Gonzalez, while the other searched the guests’ pockets.

Then one of the gunmen shot the groom in the head, after which they both fled.

Peña said her sister is “distraught,” “depressed” and “heartbroken” as her new husband struggles to recover.

“He’s fighting for his life,” Peña said. “We hope he gets through this.”

The couple have two children.

Police have not yet made any arrests in this case.