Police seek suspects after gunfire reported at Village on the Green apartments

Authorities are investigating a report of shots fired near Southeast Missouri State University at the Village on the Green apartment complex, according to a social media post from the university.

The incident occurred on Friday, Nov. 15 with witnesses reporting six to seven shots fired. No injuries were reported.

Two Black males are currently at large, with descriptions indicating one was wearing an orange shirt and the other a green shirt, both in jeans. They were last seen in the creek area behind the apartment complex. Witnesses confirmed seeing them with a gun.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Department of Public Safety at 573-651-2547.

This incident follows another shooting near the Village on the Green apartments in recent months. On Sept. 11, an adult was shot in the leg on North Sprigg Street near the complex.