Two injured in Sikeston shooting

SIKESTON, Mo. -- Police are investigating a shooting that occurred early today and injured two people in the 800 block of Ruth Street.

Fredrick Cotton, 18, and Stacy Townsend, 34, suffered minor injuries. They were treated at Missouri Delta Medical Center and later released, Sikeston Department of Public Safety officials said.

The shooting occurred at 2:20 a.m. When officers responded to the scene, they learned that the two injured men had been taken to the hospital.

"The motivation behind the shooting is not clear at this time," said DPS spokesman Sgt. Jim McMillen.

The shooting is the second to occur in the area since Sunday. But McMillen said officers have no evidence to suggest the two cases are related.

DPS officials said the shooter or shooters haven't been identified. The case is still under investigation, officials said.

McMillen urged that anyone with information about the crime contact Crime Stoppers at 471-1500 or the Sikeston Department of Public Safety at 471-6200.