Four suspects are being detained and awaiting possible charges after several gunshots were fired in the 1100 block of East Dunklin Street at about 12:44 p.m. Monday.
No one was injured.
Calls to police said several gunshots were heard, and several subjects were seen running from the area. A passing motorist was able to provide communications and responding officers with descriptions of the suspect holding the handgun.
Officers responded and detained multiple subjects. They took four into custody. A 21-year-old was taken into custody for obstructing an ongoing investigation and resisting arrest. A 16-year-old juvenile was taken into custody for unlawful use of a weapon and resisting arrest.
During the investigation, information was obtained that led authorities to the 600 block of Chestnut Street. Officers searched a home and took the other two suspects into custody: a 21-year-old and a 23-year-old, both of Jefferson City and both arrested for second-degree burglary, obstructing police and resisting arrest.
Officers recovered two firearms. Further charges are possible.