Jasper County Deputies investigating early morning shooting

At approximately 4:15 a.m. this morning, September 13, 2024, Jasper County Sheriff’s deputies received a report of a shooting that occurred on West Seventh Street approximately a quarter mile east of State Line.

It was reported that an individual driving eastbound on Seventh Street, pulled alongside another vehicle and began firing a handgun at them.

The passenger in the vehicle was struck by a bullet and subsequently taken to the hospital.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Holly at 417-359-9100.