Police arrest man after shooting in Mexico

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ)

A man could face charges after a shooting Thursday night in Mexico, Missouri.

According to the Mexico Public Safety Department, the shooting happened in the 1000 block of West Breckenridge Street just before 7:05 p.m.

Police said witnesses told officers a man who threatened them drove by in a car and fired a gun.

The gunfire damaged a nearby parked car. Police didn't report any injuries.

Michael D. White Jr., 22, of Mexico, Missouri, was later arrested by officers on Thursday night at a home in the 900 block of Trinity Street, according to the MPSD.

White faces possible charges of unlawful use of a weapon and resisting arrest.

Police also said White is accused of a different disturbance on Trinity Street. That incident left several homes with broken windows.

Police said that investigation is ongoing and will be turned over to the Audrain County Prosecutor's Office.