Sikeston police arrest six after street shootout

SIKESTON, Mo. -- Two Sikeston men were charged in connection with a shoot-out Monday in the middle of a residential street.

James Cooper of 808 Ruth St. was charged with drug trafficking and unlawful use of a weapon, and Travis Williams was charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action.

Police said witnesses reported shots were fired Monday after an argument involving about 10 people escalated at Cooper's house.

No injuries reported

No one was injured in the incident, but about 30 rounds were fired in the heavily populated West End neighborhood.

Department of Public Safety director Drew Juden said Tuesday that an investigation led to three vehicles being towed.

A search of two homes and three vacant houses uncovered a stash of crack cocaine, Juden said. An SKS assault rifle was found in some bushes close to 808 Ruth St.

Cooper and Williams are in Sikeston City Jail on $250,000 bond each.

Police said four other people have been arrested, but their names are being withheld pending formal charges.

The investigation continues, Juden said.