Caruthersville man dies in shooting early New Year's Day in Charleston

CHARLESTON, Mo. — Police are investigating the shooting death of a Caruthersville, Missouri, man early New Year’s Day in Charleston.

About 4 a.m. Monday, Jan. 1, the Charleston Department of Public Safety was notified a person had been shot in the 500 block of West Ada Street, according to Charleston DPS Director Robert E. Hearnes. Responding officers found 20-year-old Malik Jones of Caruthersville with gunshot wounds. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment but did not survive.

“Investigating officers are following leads and trying to identify any witnesses,” Hearnes said. “The investigation is in the early stages and more information will follow.”

There are currently no suspects, and no one in custody, Hearnes said. The Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Mississippi County Sheriff's Office are assisting in the investigation.

Anyone who has information concerning this crime is urged to contact Charleston DPS at (573) 683-3737.