Police: One dead after two people shot in Cape Girardeau

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Story Created: Fri Sep 21, 2012 12:45 AM

Story Updated: Fri Sep 21, 2012 9:44 AM

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. - One man is dead and another person wounded after a shooting in Cape Girardeau on Thursday night.

The shooting occurred near the corner of S. Sprigg St. and Locust St.

One victim, 38-year-old Darcus T. Purl of Cape Girardeau, was pronounced dead at the hospital. The other victim, a 34-year-old who also lives in Cape Girardeau, suffered non-life threatening injuries.

Police are still investigating the incident.

Earlier story:

Cape Girardeau, MO police confirm that two people have been shot near the corner of S. Sprigg St. and Locust St.

The shooting occurred around 9:00 Thursday night. 

There is no word on the extent of the injuries suffered by the victims.  Police did not say if any suspects were in custody at this time.

Police are still on the scene at this time.  We will continue to update you on this situation as more information becomes available.