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Following many calls and social media messages from our listeners this morning, WMOK has confirmed with Metropolis Public Safety Director Chief Harry Masse that a shooting did take place in Metropolis overnight.
Just before 10am this morning Chief Masse advised that there is an investigation into an early morning shooting on Oak Drive earlier today. At approximately 1:00 am Wednesday, 911 dispatch received a call of shots fired in the 300 block of Oak Drive in Metropolis.
Officers arrived on the scene quickly and learned that the shooter had fled the scene. While attempting to leave the scene the victim crashed into a tree before fleeing on foot. Chief Masse of the Metropolis Police department advised that this was not a random attack. Both the shooter and the intended target have been identified and there is no threat to the community.
Wednesday shortly after 2pm, Chief Masse advised of the filing of an arrest warrant for 37-year old Justin L. Eades of Metropolis. Eades is wanted on warrants for attempted murder and aggravated discharge of a fire arm. Eades is a white male, 5’11 and225 pounds. Eades should be considered armed and dangerous. If located call 911.
