Three people were injured and property damaged following a shooting in Caruthersville, Missouri yesterday (Sun, July 28th). The Caruthersville Police Department says they were dispatched to the area of 7th Street near 20th Street for a possible shooting around 1 am. Upon arrival, officers located several gunshot victims and damaged property, with other victims reporting to surrounding medical facilities.
Around 500 people were estimated to be at the scene when officers requested assistance from several surrounding agencies, including the Pemiscot County Sheriff’s Department, Hayti Police Department, Kennett Police Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol, and Missouri Department of Conservation.
An investigation is currently ongoing. No arrests have been made as of press time.
Caruthersville Chief of Police Jerry Hudgens asks that anyone with information contact them or the Pemiscot County Sheriff’s Department at any of the non-emergency lines: 573-333-2121, 573-333-4101 or 573-333-0000. Anonymous tips can also be texted to 888777 with TIP CVILLEPUBLIC along with the message.
