On Tuesday at just after 9 p.m., the Jefferson City Police Department's 9-1-1 Center received multiple emergency calls for shots fired in the 1000 block of Elizabeth Street.
When officers arrived on the scene, they located a 24 year-old male who had been shot in the leg, along with a number of spent shell casings.
Officers began to interview a number of people on scene, and according to witness statements there was a disturbance in that area prior that evening around 7:45 p.m. that culminated in the shooting.
While some persons were not cooperative with police, others were, and detectives were called to the scene to assist with following up on the leads that were obtained.
The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of his wounds and was released a short time later. Some area apartments in the 1000 block of Elizabeth Street were found to have bullet holes, although no one was hurt inside those apartments.
One suspect in the earlier disturbance, Nathan Tilson, a 20 year old St. Louis male, was taken into custody for brandishing a firearm and investigators believe he may be connected to this shooting. He is in the Cole County Jail pending charges.
Detectives are continuing to investigate and follow various leads.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Jefferson City Police Department or the Jefferson City Area CrimeStoppers at 659-TIPS.
EARLIER COVERAGE
Jefferson City police are investigating a shooting incident which occurred tonight.
Officers responded to the 1000 block of Elizabeth Street shortly before 9:15 p.m. after residents in the area reported hearing gunshots.
While searching the neighborhood for the exact location where the shots were fired, police found one man who had suffered a gunshot wound in the leg. An ambulance was called to the scene. Police searched the area for possible suspects.