Police investigate shooting in east Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Police are investigating a shooting in east Springfield that critically injured a juvenile.

Officers responded to the 2800 block of East Linwood around 11:30 a.m. on Friday. That is near Sunshine and Oak Grove Avenue.

Police say one juvenile was shot inside a house. Police are questioning two other juveniles who were inside the house. Police say they do not know yet if this is an accident or a homicide.

“They are cooperative and agreed to go to headquarters to speak to our investigators,” said Lt. Steve Schwind, Springfield Police.

A neighbor told KY3′s Lauren Schwentker that he heard screams at the time of the incident.

“I heard two guys frantically calling out for help and knocking on doors,” said Alex Vaughn, neighbor. “They announced that a friend or someone in the house could be dead.”

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