SIKESTON, Mo. (KFVS) - A 14-year-old was taken into custody after allegedly shooting at a 13-year-old from a vehicle.
According to the Sikeston Department of Public Safety, they responded to a ShotSpotter alert around 5:26 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29 in the 1300 block of West Murray Lane.
Witnesses reported that shots were fired from a gold Chevrolet Malibu with multiple occupants.
According to DPS, a 14-year-old suspect allegedly fired shots at a 13-year-old. They say the victim had “very minor injuries” and is expected to recover; however, it’s unknown if the injuries were caused by the shots fired or as they were fleeing for safety.
Investigators say FLOCK license plate readers helped identify the suspect vehicle, which was registered to a resident of Morehouse, Mo. in New Madrid Count