An investigation is ongoing into shots fired last night near 3rd and Highland.

According to Captain Jeff Wilson with the St. Joseph Police Department, officers responded to a disturbance last night. A man was arrested for investigation of unlawful use of a firearm after he fired a shotgun and injured people involved in the incident. Wilson said it’s undetermined yet what direction the shots were fired, possibly in the air, but individuals involved were struck by the pellets. They refused treatment as the injuries were not serious.

Wilson said the incident is still under investigation.