NewsOctober 4, 2020
One shot at Cotton Carnival Friday night
SIKESTON — A Sikeston teen was shot Friday night at the Sikeston American Legion Cotton Carnival and police are seeking the shooter. According to Sikeston Department of Public Safety Director Jim McMillen, a couple of groups of juveniles were having words that ultimately led to two individuals getting into an argument around 10:30 p.m. Friday. During the altercation, a 17-year-old was shot in the neck/shoulder area...
By David Jenkins ~ Standard Democrat
SIKESTON — A Sikeston teen was shot Friday night at the Sikeston American Legion Cotton Carnival and police are seeking the shooter.
According to Sikeston Department of Public Safety Director Jim McMillen, a couple of groups of juveniles were having words that ultimately led to two individuals getting into an argument around 10:30 p.m. Friday. During the altercation, a 17-year-old was shot in the neck/shoulder area.
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The teen was transported to Saint Francis Medical Center and later flown to Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. His condition is not currently known.
No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sikeston DPS.
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