Shooting Investigation

The Clinton Police Department has released some initial information about an investigation into a weekend shooting incident. (statement released late Monday from CPD)
The statement reports that early Sunday morning officers were called to the 100 block of North 4th Street for a report of a fight. While officers were responding to the call they were told the fight had escalated to a shooting.
When officers arrived at the scene they found that the shooting victim had been taken to the Mercy Hospital by a private vehicle.
The victim was treated at the hospital for a gunshot would to the abdomen and the person remains hospitalized.
No other information was released.
The case remains under investigation by Police. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Police Department at 243-1458 or Crime Stoppers at 1-888-883-8015