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White City Shooting Suspect in Custody after Jackson County Sheriff Operation

The suspect from Sunday's shooting in White City is in custody after an operation involving the Jackson County Sheriff's Office including its SWAT, K-9 and Crisis Negotiation teams.

The name of the suspect was not provided in the press release that was issued at 6:50 p.m. Monday. Detectives said the investigation is continuing, with further details to be released later.

On Sunday at 6:51 p.m., Jackson County sheriff's deputies were dispatched to a report of someone calling for help after gunshots were heard in the area of 29th Street and Avenue G. The suspect fled the scene after the shooting and was on the run until yesterday.

The unidentified victim was listed in critical condition at a local hospital.

If anyone has information about the shooting, they are encouraged to call the Sheriff's Office at (541)-776-7206.
Posted on 1/30/24 6:30AM by Sam Marsh