NewsMarch 3, 2020
Cape Girardeau police officers responded to a report of shots fired just before 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at 918 College Street in Cape Girardeau. After the scene was released, Chief Wes Blair said somewhere between three and six shots were fired, but police are unable to provide a good suspect description at this time. One victim was shot in the chin, according to Blair, but the victim did not need to go to the hospital and refused medical treatment. "We do have some witnesses that we're trying to talk to and see if they might know a little bit more, but that's all we know at this point," Blair said. An investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact police.
Cape Girardeau police officers release the scene of a shooting at 918 College Street after speaking with chief Wes Blair, right, on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Cape Girardeau.
Cape Girardeau police officers release the scene of a shooting at 918 College Street after speaking with chief Wes Blair, right, on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Cape Girardeau.
Cape Girardeau police officers convene while investigating the scene of a shooting at 918 College Street on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Cape Girardeau.
Cape Girardeau police officers convene while investigating the scene of a shooting at 918 College Street on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Cape Girardeau.
Caution tape is seen in a trash can at 918 College Street after a police investigation Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Cape Girardeau. Three to six shots were fired, according to Cape Girardeau chief of police Wes Blair, and one person was struck in the chin but did not need medical attention.
Caution tape is seen in a trash can at 918 College Street after a police investigation Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Cape Girardeau. Three to six shots were fired, according to Cape Girardeau chief of police Wes Blair, and one person was struck in the chin but did not need medical attention.
Parked patrol vehicles divert traffic from the 900 block of College Street as Cape Girardeau police officers investigate a shooting Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Cape Girardeau.
Parked patrol vehicles divert traffic from the 900 block of College Street as Cape Girardeau police officers investigate a shooting Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Cape Girardeau.
Cape Girardeau police officers secure the scene of a shooting at 918 College Street on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Cape Girardeau.
Cape Girardeau police officers secure the scene of a shooting at 918 College Street on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Cape Girardeau.
Cape Girardeau firefighters standby as police secure the scene of a shooting at 918 College Street on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Cape Girardeau.
Cape Girardeau firefighters standby as police secure the scene of a shooting at 918 College Street on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Cape Girardeau.
Neighbors watch as Cape Girardeau police officers investigate the scene of a shooting at 918 College Street on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Cape Girardeau.
Neighbors watch as Cape Girardeau police officers investigate the scene of a shooting at 918 College Street on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Cape Girardeau.
Cape Girardeau police officers place evidence markers in the 900 block of College Street on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Cape Girardeau.
Cape Girardeau police officers place evidence markers in the 900 block of College Street on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Cape Girardeau.
Local law enforcement personnel investigate the scene of a shooting at 918 College Street on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Cape Girardeau.
Local law enforcement personnel investigate the scene of a shooting at 918 College Street on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Cape Girardeau.
Caution tapes surrounds the front lawn at 918 College Street as neighbors watch Cape Girardeau police officer Brian McCain speak to possible witnesses at the scene of a shots fired call Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Cape Girardeau.
Caution tapes surrounds the front lawn at 918 College Street as neighbors watch Cape Girardeau police officer Brian McCain speak to possible witnesses at the scene of a shots fired call Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Cape Girardeau.
Parked patrol vehicles divert traffic from the 900 block of College Street as Cape Girardeau police officers investigate a shooting Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Cape Girardeau.
Parked patrol vehicles divert traffic from the 900 block of College Street as Cape Girardeau police officers investigate a shooting Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Cape Girardeau.
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Cape Girardeau police officers responded to a report of shots fired just before 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at 918 College Street in Cape Girardeau. After the scene was released, Chief Wes Blair said somewhere between three and six shots were fired, but police are unable to provide a good suspect description at this time. One victim was shot in the chin, according to Blair, but the victim did not need to go to the hospital and refused medical treatment. "We do have some witnesses that we're trying to talk to and see if they might know a little bit more, but that's all we know at this point," Blair said. An investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact police.

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