Teen taken into custody after Cape Girardeau shooting

FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Police took a 16-year-old into custody Oct. 7 in connection with a shooting that injured one person three days earlier.

Cape Girardeau police responded to the 3000 block of Aspen around 4:40 p.m. Oct. 4 and found a person with a gunshot wound to the chest.

Officers provided first aid until medical personnel arrived. The victim was taken to an area hospital for treatment.

Investigators identified the juvenile as a suspect and determined a domestic dispute between the teen and the victim preceded the shooting, according to police.

Officers located the teen Oct. 7 and turned the juvenile over to juvenile authorities. Police did not announce specific charges.

Anyone with information can call police at 573-335-6621, leave an anonymous tip at 573-339-6313 or text “CAPEPD” to 847411.