Cape Girardeau man injured in Charleston shooting

CHARLESTON, Mo. -- A Tuesday shooting that injured a Cape Girardeau man is under investigation in Charleston, the Standard Demorcat reported. According to the Charleston Department of Public Safety, Travis Scales, 28, of Cape Girardeau drove to the back door of the Mississippi County Sheriff's Department seeking medical attention about 11:55 a.m. Tuesday. Scales had been shot several times and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Department director Robert Hearnes said officers have little information to go on at this point and believe the shooting took place in the Vine Street area in Charleston. Anyone with information should contact the Charleston Department of Public Safety at 573-683-3737.