One Person Injured after Shooting in Northeast Springfield

One person is currently in the hospital after being shot during an incident in northeast Springfield.

Investigators say the shooting happened Tuesday night at the intersection of National and Turner.

Witnesses at the scene reported as many as 15 shots were fired in the area, with at least one hitting a nearby home.

Police found multiple shell cases at the intersection.

Shortly after the shooting, a victim checked into the hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg. The injuries are described as “non-life threatening”.

Two juvenile suspects were arrested and are in police custody. Officers are still searching for a third suspect.