(Update Tuesday) – Police are still searching for at least two people after a crash and shooting incident that took place Monday evening near the south end of town.
Commander Eric Protzman with the St. Joseph Police Department said Tuesday morning that police have not located a victim or a suspect.
According to new information provided by police, Monday evening two cars appeared to be chasing each-other heading southbound on 22nd street and collided causing one of the vehicles to hit a third vehicle northbound on 22nd. Protzman said at some point in time shots were fired. He said the individuals from the two vehicles that were chasing each other got into one vehicle and fled the scene. Police believe from the reports that one of the individuals was hit by gunfire and got into the vehicle with the alleged suspect. A man and a woman were believed to have been involved in the disturbance.
A St. Joseph woman who was in the third vehicle refused treatment at the scene for minor injuries.
Protzman said police did locate evidence of a shooting and believe someone was injured. As of 10:40 a.m. Tuesday they have not received any reports of anyone showing up for medical treatment.
22nd St. was closed from Oak St. to Walnut St. from 5:44 p.m. to 9:25 p.m. Monday while authorities worked the scene.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Tips Hotline at (816) 238-TIPS.
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(Update 8:45 p.m.) – The St. Joseph Police Department is investigating a shooting incident on S. 22nd Street.
Around 5:44 p.m. Monday authorities issued an alert asking people to avoid the area of S. 22nd St. from Walnut St. to Oak St. due to a police incident.
Commander Eric Protzman said shots were fired and authorities believe someone may have been injured in the altercation but that the victim left the scene. He said a car accident took place after the shooting. Police are unsure how many suspects may have been involved, however Protzman said he believes they are searching for one suspect.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Tips Hotline at (816) 238-TIPS.