Man suffers non-life threatening injuries in Jefferson City shooting

Jefferson City police are investigating a shooting that happened on Tuesday night in the area of W. McCarty and Hart Streets.

Witnesses told police a car left the area at a high rate of speed.

Officers were able to find the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. Inside of the vehicle, there was an 18-year-old suffering from a non-life threatening wound to the torso.

Police said neither the victim nor any of the other 3 occupants would cooperate and provide a location for the shooting.

Officers said they canvassed the area looking for evidence or any other victims. Police found a handgun and a container with marijuana in the 1200 block of W. McCarty Street.

Police said the investigation is ongoing.

Officers ask anyone with information about the shooting call the police department at (573) 634-6400 or CrimeStoppers at 659-TIPS.