Clinton police: Teenager killed by 70-year-old suspect

Danville Police are investigating a shooting
Danville Police are investigating a shooting(MGN)
Published: Sep. 18, 2023 at 9:29 AM CDT
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CLINTON, Mo. (KCTV) - Police are investigating the overnight death of a teenager in Clinton, Mo.

Officers responded to a shooting call in the 400 block of North Price Lane around 11:30 p.m. Sunday. When they arrived police found a 16-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest.

Emergency responders transported the teenager to a hospital where he died from his injuries.

Officers took a 70-year-old suspect into custody at the scene.

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Police say an investigation into the shooting is underway.