One dead after a shooting in Jefferson City, investigation ongoing
Olivia Hayes
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)
The Jefferson City Police Department says one person is dead after a disturbance turned into a shooting.
A news release from the department said officers responded to the area of 3500 Missouri Blvd at around 7:50 p.m. to investigate a disturbance. Prior to their arrival on scene, joint communications began receiving calls of shots being fired in the same area.
Officers arrived and located a gunshot victim in the parking lot suffering from multiple wounds, according to the release.
Several attempts of life savings measures were made by bystanders and officers on the victim but were not successful.
An ABC 17 reporter arrived to the scene just after 10 p.m. and saw a body lying on the ground for nearly 30 minutes before officials removed it. Two vehicles were parked off to the side, with people inside visibly emotional as officials worked.
The Jefferson City Fire Department later cleaned up the scene, using a power washer to remove blood stains from the pavement.
By early morning, officers had cleared the scene and removed most of the crime scene tape. However, tape still surrounded the entrance of the Old Navy store, where one window was completely shattered and another was severely cracked.
Jefferson City Police have not released any information on potential suspects or the identity of the victim at this time.
JCPD said he investigation is ongoing and there is no threat to the community.
One Jefferson City resident an ABC 17 News reporter spoke to Sunday said the shooting was uncommon for the area.
The same reporter spoke with Old Navy employees Sunday morning, who said the store plans to reopen later in the day as long as the glass is cleaned up and the windows are boarded following the shooting.