Two airlifted after Pettis County shooting; deputies search for juvenile suspect

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A shooting late Friday night in rural Sedalia left two people injured, one critically, according to a post from Pettis County Sheriff Brad Anders.

Around 11:15 p.m., deputies responded to the 23000 block of Mather Road for a reported nuisance, the post says. A deputy was reportedly speaking with the property owner when gunshots were heard from another area of the property. This made bystanders flee.

Deputies found two people suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim had life-threatening face injuries. The other had injuries to the lower body. Both were flown to area hospitals, Anders wrote.

Detectives immediately launched an investigation at the scene.

According to the post, a juvenile male from the Sedalia area has been identified by investigators as a possible suspect and was not in custody as of Saturday morning.

The investigation remains active, according to Anders. People with information regarding the incident are encouraged to call Pettis County Dispatch at (660) 826-8100 or the anonymous tips line at (660) 827-TIPS.

Check back for updates.