Man Shot And Wounded In SE Springfield

CREATED Jun. 23, 2012

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Springfield police are looking for a suspect who shot a man in the knee in a sub-division south of Battlefield Road and west of Highway 65.

The incident happened in the 3400 block of South Juniper, near Hoke Avenue.

Early reports indicate a homeowner in the area heard a commotion outside followed by a gunshot.

When they looked outside a car was seen speeding away and a man was in the front yard on the ground.

The wounded man was taken inside the witnesse's home until police and EMTs arrived.

The suspect is believed to be wearing a red shirt over a white tank top.

KTTS News will pass along more information as soon as its available.