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19 May 2024 | 09:24 PM UTC

US: Police continue to investigate shooting at Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, US, May 19. at least one injured /update 1

Heightened security likely at Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, US, May 19 following shooting that injures at least one.

Warning

At least one person was shot and injured at the Show Me Center on the Southeast Missouri State University campus in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, on May 19. It is unclear if the victim was shot inside or outside the arena; however, reports suggest that the shots may have been fired outside the venue, but police have not confirmed it. A high school graduation was occurring inside the arena; some people fled the event when they heard gunshots, and police later evacuated the facility.

Heightened security in the area is likely to cause associated transport and business disruptions in the coming hours.

Avoid the area and strictly heed instructions from authorities.