MAN SHOT WEDNESDAY MORNING IN POPLAR BLUFF
A man was shot in the leg early Wednesday morning in Poplar Bluff.
Poplar Bluff Police Chief Mike McClain tells KWOC news that at approximately 1:15 am Wednesday, officers responded to a residence on Mangold Street in reference to a shooting.
At the scene, the homeowner directed them to a male in the backyard of the residence, who was suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg.
The man who was shot, 46 year old Jason Knuckles, of Poplar Bluff, was transported to an area hospital for treatment.
An investigation into the incident determined that Knuckles had allegedly entered the fenced in backyard and when confronted became aggressive and approached the homeowner.
The homeowner shot Knuckles and then called 911.
Poplar Bluff Police Chief Mike McClain tells KWOC News that following discussions with the Butler County Prosecutor’s Office, no charges are being sought against the homeowner at this time.
It was not released if any charges will be pursued against Knuckles.
MAN IN CUSTODY IN CONNECTION TO DEATH OF AN INFANT IN MOREHOUSE
A man is facing multiple charges in connection to an investigation into the death of an infant in New Madrid County.
According to Sheriff Ronnie Adams, deputies were dispatched to a residence in Morehouse on Sunday for a report of a three month old child not breathing.
Deputies and EMS responded to the scene and found the infant deceased.
Adams says that an investigation is ongoing, however an autopsy concluded that there was no trauma leading to the death.
During the investigation, deputies seized a marijuana grow operation including 56 plants in various stages of growth inside the residence.
The father of the child, Zachary Scott Murphy, was located on Monday. He has been arrested on charges of endangering the welfare of a child first degree with death of a child, manufacturing a controlled substance, and three counts of endangering the welfare of a child first degree by creating substantial risk.
His bond has been set at $50,000.
SHOOTING FROM MONDAY IN POPLAR BLUFF POSSIBLY SELF-INFLICTED
Updating a story we have been following for you this week, a shooting from Monday in Poplar Bluff may have been self-inflicted.
Lieutenant Josh Stewart with the Poplar Bluff Police Department tells KWOC News an individual was discovered Monday in the 1800 block of South Broadway after suffering a single gunshot wound to the leg.
The victim, identified as 23 year old Michael Hart Jr., of Poplar Bluff, was transported to a Poplar Bluff hospital.
Stewart says that Hart has since become uncooperative and indicated to investigators that he would not assist with prosecution. During the investigation, it was discovered Hart was in possession of a handgun and disposed of that firearm prior to his contact with law enforcement. That firearm was later recovered.
Stewart added that it appears the shooting may have been accidental and self-inflicted.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Poplar Bluff Police Department at 573-785-5776.
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SINGLE VEHICLE CRASH NEAR FAIRDEALING
One man was injured during a single vehicle crash Tuesday evening in Ripley County.
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that 41 year old Charles Cunningham, of Naylor, was driving on Highway 160 when his vehicle ran off the right side of the roadway and overturned.
The crash occurred shortly after 5 pm Tuesday, two miles west of Fairdealing.
Cunningham suffered serious injuries in the crash and was transported to a Poplar Bluff hospital.
OVERDOSE AWARENESS EVENT SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY
Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health in Poplar Bluff will be hosting an overdose awareness event this weekend.
The event will be held from 10 am to 5:30 pm this Saturday at the Westwood Event Center. There will be speakers, educational materials, and resources, along with a free lunch.
For more information, call 573-686-5090.
BRIDGE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULED FOR TODAY IN STODDARD COUNTY
Eastbound Route 114 in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance.
The section of roadway being reduced is located from Route AH to Route CC near Grayridge.
Weather permitting, work will take place today from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
