Police Identify Suspect in Shooting Near Kansas Expressway and Battlefield in Springfield

In a release Wednesday, officers with the Springfield Police Department have identified the person suspected in a shooting that left one person hospitalized.

According to police, the suspect is a juvenile, and therefore the person’s identity can not be released.

Police responded to the scene Monday afternoon near Battlefield and Kansas Expressway, where witnesses say a car pulled up next to a man and opened fire after an argument ensued.

Witnesses saw the driver shoot the victim before fleeing the scene.

Latest reports say the victim is alive, but is suffering from serious injuries.