Cape Girardeau man facing murder charge in Charleston

CHARLESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – A Cape Girardeau man faces murder charges in Charleston after a deadly shooting on New Year’s Day.

Malik E. Jones, 20, of Caruthersville was found by Charleston police with several gunshot wounds in the 500 block of West Ada Street around 4 a.m. on New Year’s Day.

He died a short time later, according to police.

A homicide investigation began.

The Charleston Department of Public Safety was assisted by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Mississippi County Sheriff’s Department.

A warrant was issued for the arrest of Jimmy Hudson III, 18, of Cape Girardeau.

Hudson is charged with murder 1st, armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon and possession of a controlled substance.

He was arrested in Cape Girardeau and will soon be returned to Mississippi County. His warrant has no bond.

The investigation is still ongoing.

Anyone with information concerning this crime is urged to contact the Charleston Department of Public Safety at 573-683-3737.